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Originally Posted by k12
I would try to run a wire straight from a source of power in the rear area, like your rear running lights straight to the power side of the fuel pump wires that exit the tank. Be sure no smell of gas in the area, and you have not opened the gas tank or tried to remove the pump yet. Then turn your lights on, and you will know whether its the relay, or the pump. If the pump primes, its the relay. If it does nothing, its the pump.
I have never done this myself, but read a thread on it by a guy who used his trailer wiring outlet and a section of wire to hot-wire his fuel pump on the trail once when a relay went out.
Good luck and be safe!
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HAHA I have done it!!
i would try that and if you don't hear the pump running its the pump. If it runs with power from the rear light cool drive it home and diagnose the fuel pump relay( i would use a test light to verify power from the light as its easy to blow the fuse if it strikes a groung).... If not then be prepared to shell out some cash for a fuel pump and use you inline to limp you home you'll need to take a large flat head screw driver and a hammer to drive the threaded retaining ring counter clockwise to unscrew. it should only take a couple rotations before you can use your hands.. the pump comes out as a whole assembly so don't worry about it rolling around in the tank. you'll have to tip it over when you remove it to clear the fuel sender float so have some towels around to absorb the fuel.
Best of Luck!!
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