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New fuel line between gas tank and generator
I had a mechanic come to the house and he thinks it the fuel pump is dead. I have drained the tank down to 1/4 full and he is going to
 do replacement in my drive way. Some of you thought replacing the line from the tank to the generator should also be done. Could i have a little more info on that? The existing line is clear plastic with a sleeve over it. I drained the tank by disconnecting the fuel line at the generator and then pumping the fuel into a 5 gal gas can and then filling up my other cars. It took a couple of hours.

Thank you

Matt
2002 MB
Re: New fuel line between gas tank and generator
Reply #1 –
The fuel pump for the generator is in the generator unit. Disconnect the fuel line at the generator and feed a temporary hose from there to a jar with a little gas sitting outside on the pavement. If the generator runs with this, its fuel pump works. the rubber hose is likely the culprit, and it is on top of the fuel tank.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: New fuel line between gas tank and generator
Reply #2 –
Hi Steve,
The fuel pump for the E450 is not working. The pump is in the tank so we need to drop the tank. The generator is working fine. I should have made more clear. My question is as long as we are dropping the fuel tank I understand it is a good idea to replace the fuel line from the tank to the generator and wondering what to use for that.

Thank you,

Matt
2002 MB
Re: New fuel line between gas tank and generator
Reply #3 –
I'm sure the generator was working fine when the previous owner replaced our fuel pump and did not replace the hose.  4-5 years latter the tank had to be dropped again to replace the generator hose.  I would never replace the pump without taking advantage of the procedure to replace the hose!  5 buck part cost 500 buck repair 4 -5 years later. 
2004 MB Lazy Daze, Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 Door
Previous LD: 92 22RB, 98 30IB, 15 27RB
Previous TT: 2020 Lance 2185
Re: New fuel line between gas tank and generator
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Matt Jones  - 
My question is as long as we are dropping the fuel tank I understand it is a good idea to replace the fuel line from the tank to the generator and wondering what to use for that.

Use standard rubber fuel lines for the generator's flexible hoses, some fuel lines are 1/4', and others are 5/16", the mechanic will need to match the size.
Replace just the flexible, rubber hoses at both ends of the hardline that runs between the tank and the generator.

At the same time replace the emissions hoses on top of the tank, they rot too. No need to do this job twice.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
Re: New fuel line between gas tank and generator
Reply #5 –
Thank you sir.
2002 MB