What to do when your diesel tank is out of fuel?
What to do when your diesel tank is out of fuel?
Listen to the fuel pump for a change of noise pitch. The pump is really loud when the pump is out of fuel and will have a muffled sound when pulling fuel. Sometimes the baffle in the main tank will brake away from the tank and the pump will suck air when the tank is just off full. Also check for vacuum lock.
What kind of gas tank does a 1987 GMC half ton have?
Discussion in ‘ 1973-1987 ‘ started by Guam52, Jul 1, 2007 . I have a 1987 short bed GMC half ton 4×4. The passanger side tank works fine. As soon as I switch over to the drivers side tank the truck shuts off. I would appreciate and ideas on this, before I dive into it face first.
Why is my gas tank missing on my 1987 car?
Bad selector switch in the dash. Ground is missing on the tank. The large O ring that seals the sender unit in the top of the tank also electrically isolates it from the tank and the rubber straps that hold the tank in place isolates it from the chassis.
What causes a fuel tank to clog in an old car?
Both the government and the insurance industry have extensively tested sugar contamination of fuel tanks and all it does is clog the fuel system. Styrofoam also will clog fuel systems. Many older cars have a drain plug at the bottom of the fuel tank.
Is there a 6.2L diesel in the 1980’s?
A popular trend is to acquire an 80’s 6.2L diesel powered half ton and swap in a built gas engine. The 1980’s diesel chassis does not require any emissions inspections in states that require periodic inspections, and fans of the 1973 to 1987 body style can modify the trucks as much as they want without running into registration issues.
What kind of fuel system does a 6.2 diesel engine have?
The 6.2 L diesel is naturally aspirated, unlike the more recent 6.5 L turbo-charged diesel. The fuel system on this engine includes the fuel tank, mechanical fuel pump, fuel filters, fuel line heater, injectors and fuel lines.
Where did the Detroit 6.2 diesel engine come from?
GM’s Detroit Diesel Division. The 6.2 was manufactured by Detroit Diesel, a division of General Motors at the time. GM never intended for Detroit’s 6.2L diesel to perform the heavy lifting. They wanted an engine that could haul hay to, from, and around the ranch while consuming as little fuel as possible.
What happens if your diesel tank is full of gasoline?
If your tank is full of summer diesel and it is now winter and cold, your fuel may be clouding up and clogging the filters and injector nozzles. Make sure you haven’t contaminated the fuel with gasoline. Gasoline will not damage the engine but is not capable of igniting under pressure as diesel is.
