My M1009 has died new curve ball thrown Updated

[Salty dog]

I rinsed out the fuel tank, looking in it appears to have a tan/brown lining. I really didn’t see any large debris. Trying right now to find a new sending unit is proving to be a challenge. LMC states that it back ordered, and can’t find it at my local auto parts store. I believe the tank is the 27 gallon model, can I upgrade to a 31 gallon and still use the factory skid plate? I am going to replace the lift pump as soon as I get the new one in hand.

 

[jeffhuey1n]

I appreciate the advice, I am going to replace the fuel filter just to make sure. I had planned to do a spin off filter conversion but will wait to make sure the vehicle is running smooth.

I replaced the stock (box) fuel filter with a spin on. All my fuel problems went away. After sitting for two years, I had to move it. It took a few seconds longer to get started but all my fuel problems went away.

 

[ezgn]

I rinsed out the fuel tank, looking in it appears to have a tan/brown lining. I really didn’t see any large debris. Trying right now to find a new sending unit is proving to be a challenge. LMC states that it back ordered, and can’t find it at my local auto parts store. I believe the tank is the 27 gallon model, can I upgrade to a 31 gallon and still use the factory skid plate? I am going to replace the lift pump as soon as I get the new one in hand.

Here is one that works
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[Salty dog]

The vent pipe that goes from the fuel tank to the filler neck is heavily rusted,can I just run straight hose instead?

 

[cucvrus]

Sure, it is just an exit vent for the air to exit the tank during refueling. Just use emission hose. I am pretty sure it is 5/8". Good Luck and Happy Holidays.

 

[Salty dog]

Well while I wait for parts to come in ( Was shipped the wrong sending unit twice ) I decided the skid plate need a little work. So I had it sandblasted, than primed and painted it.

 

[Salty dog]

I have installed the new fuel tank, fuel sending unit and replaced all associated rubber lines.

 

[Salty dog]

While I continue to work on the M1009, I pulled the trigger on this one 1992 GMC 2500 with the 6.2 with 13,000 miles

 

[cucvrus]

I have installed the new fuel tank, fuel sending unit and replaced all associated rubber lines.

Where is your fuel tank skid plate?

 

[Salty dog]

Where is your fuel tank skid plate?

I posted earlier that I had the skid plate sand blasted, primed and painted. I snapped the above pic and was about to install the skid plate when I realized that the bolts looked like crap, so I tossed them into the sand blast cabinet and painted them to match. When they are dry I will reinstall and post pics

 

[cucvrus]

New fasteners are always my go to. Good job. Stay Safe.

 

[Salty dog]

 

[Salty dog]

Had some time to have the bracket fabricated sandblasted primer and painter. I have the new filter installed and started plumbing it. The new filter is closer to 1/2 inch so I am using adapters to connect the lines to it.

 

[Salty dog]

Also was able to get the fuel tank skid plate installed.

 

[87cr250r]

Because you're going through the effort of blasting you should consider using an inorganic zinc primer as a first coat for best rust protection. I'm starting to see them available in rattle cans, I'll try to post a product number tomorrow.

 

[87cr250r]

Interlux InterZinc is an inorganic zinc primer in a rattle can. It's available to boating supply stores.

 

[Salty dog]

Had a chance to get into the garage today and remove the lift pump, after developing Tourette’s I was able to remove the old pump. I have removed the mounting plate as well due to the pump rod being firmly wedged against it. I was getting all the parts laid out to install And ran into something interesting. I accidentally ordered two lift pumps and while they have the same part number one has a spring under the actuator arm. The old pump did not have the spring. Which pump would be recommended

 

[Salty dog]

I also had a question regarding the lift pump rod, how far does it need to be inserted to know I don’t have to turn the motor to rotate the cam?

 

[cucvrus]

From the picture I think both are the WRONG pumps.

 

[cucvrus]

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