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I have a '92 Jayco Ford 460 27' motorhome. A friend recently warned me of a notorious in-tank fuel pump problem where it begins to fail under hot conditions. Does anyone know if this rumor is true. I'm a little nervous with a 6,000 mile trip with mountains coming up in about 4 weeks.
I have a '92 Jayco Ford 460 27' motorhome. A friend recently warned me of a notorious in-tank fuel pump
You have a wonderful friend. I'd give him ceral with no milk. Yes, you have a fuel pump in the tank. Yes, when they start to fail, if you are so lucky to get a hint of trouble before it actually is done pumping, they will do it in hot weather. They will also do it in Cold weather as underhood temps are more important than the air going past your mirrors. These can be tested at a reputable shop if it would ease your mind, and be sure to keep the fuel filter changed. When they do fail, most people will go fill the tank with gas thinking that will help. It doesn't. All it does is make a shop have to pump it out at shop time rates. Can take a long time to pump out 80 gallons. All my silliness aside, enjoy your trip. Be prepared to have a tow bill and shop bill for changing it sometime while you own it. It is not if they quit, but when. From my experience about 40 to 50 K miles is a good time to have it changed at your leisure. Change the fuel filter at least every 10K.
I have a '92 Jayco Ford 460 27' motorhome. A friend recently warned me of a notorious in-tank fuel pump
You have a wonderful friend. I'd give him ceral with no milk. Yes, you have a fuel pump in the tank. Yes, when they start to fail, if you are so lucky to get a hint of trouble before it actually is done pumping, they will do it in hot weather. They will also do it in Cold weather as underhood temps are more important than the air going past your mirrors. These can be tested at a reputable shop if it would ease your mind, and be sure to keep the fuel filter changed. When they do fail, most people will go fill the tank with gas thinking that will help. It doesn't. All it does is make a shop have to pump it out at shop time rates. Can take a long time to pump out 80 gallons. All my silliness aside, enjoy your trip. Be prepared to have a tow bill and shop bill for changing it sometime while you own it. It is not if they quit, but when. From my experience about 40 to 50 K miles is a good time to have it changed at your leisure. Change the fuel filter at least every 10K.
I have a '92 Jayco Ford 460 27' motorhome. A friend recently warned me of a notorious in-tank fuel pump
You have a wonderful friend. I'd give him ceral with no milk. Yes, you have a fuel pump in the tank. Yes, when they start to fail, if you are so lucky to get a hint of trouble before it actually is done pumping, they will do it in hot weather. They will also do it in Cold weather as underhood temps are more important than the air going past your mirrors. These can be tested at a reputable shop if it would ease your mind, and be sure to keep the fuel filter changed. When they do fail, most people will go fill the tank with gas thinking that will help. It doesn't. All it does is make a shop have to pump it out at shop time rates. Can take a long time to pump out 80 gallons. All my silliness aside, enjoy your trip. Be prepared to have a tow bill and shop bill for changing it sometime while you own it. It is not if they quit, but when. From my experience about 40 to 50 K miles is a good time to have it changed at your leisure. Change the fuel filter at least every 10K.
Thanks for the advice Russell! I wish I didn't have to spend money on preventing a problem like this. I'm at 33,000 miles, so it sounds like I could be on thin ice. Also, this friend mentioned that I should install a higher quality after-market replacement fuel pump.
I have a '92 Jayco Ford 460 27' motorhome. A friend recently warned me of a notorious in-tank fuel pump
You have a wonderful friend. I'd give him ceral with no milk. Yes, you have a fuel pump in the tank. Yes, when they start to fail, if you are so lucky to get a hint of trouble before it actually is done pumping, they will do it in hot weather. They will also do it in Cold weather as underhood temps are more important than the air going past your mirrors. These can be tested at a reputable shop if it would ease your mind, and be sure to keep the fuel filter changed. When they do fail, most people will go fill the tank with gas thinking that will help. It doesn't. All it does is make a shop have to pump it out at shop time rates. Can take a long time to pump out 80 gallons. All my silliness aside, enjoy your trip. Be prepared to have a tow bill and shop bill for changing it sometime while you own it. It is not if they quit, but when. From my experience about 40 to 50 K miles is a good time to have it changed at your leisure. Change the fuel filter at least every 10K.
Thanks for the advice Russell! I wish I didn't have to spend money on preventing a problem like this. I'm at 33,000 miles, so it sounds like I could be on thin ice. Also, this friend mentioned that I should install a higher quality after-market replacement fuel pump.
Also, this friend mentioned that I should install a higher quality after-market replacement fuel pump.
Me again. On a Ford, I don't know of any "higher" quality pumps. I would shy away from having one made in China put in but the major autoparts whose life is good parts, (Napa, carquest, Big A,) will do just fine. Or as I always try to do, use an OEM one. Actually, the only pumps(chev) that I know of that have a better quality are used in Late 90's Pickups. The ones made for sale overseas where the fuel is not as refined as ours are built better. Go Figure.
Also, this friend mentioned that I should install a higher quality after-market replacement fuel pump.
Me again. On a Ford, I don't know of any "higher" quality pumps. I would shy away from having one made in China put in but the major autoparts whose life is good parts, (Napa, carquest, Big A,) will do just fine. Or as I always try to do, use an OEM one. Actually, the only pumps(chev) that I know of that have a better quality are used in Late 90's Pickups. The ones made for sale overseas where the fuel is not as refined as ours are built better. Go Figure.
I have a Winnebago 32' Adventurer with 24000 miles and it is vapor locking after driving hard and then having to stop at a light or stop sign. It is a 96 model 460 ford with a 75 gal tank. Where and how do you get replacement parts? Through Ford or a Winnebago parts place?
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