Dropping fuel tank
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Oklahoma
RE: Dropping fuel tank
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Agassiz BC
RE: Dropping fuel tank
I just did this job, the fuel line disconnect is the hardest. I found that the truck was "empty" of fuel and there was still A LOT there. Be prepared. I hate the fact that the pump and filter is the the tank. Also there are difference between the fuel pumps, some have a roll over valve, others like mine, don't.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Agassiz BC
RE: Dropping fuel tank
I found two pics that I posted: one is a fuel pump with the rollover tube (wrong one), the blurry one is my pump (no roll over valve) The blurry pic is the fuel line and wiring plug.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Warren, NJ
RE: Dropping fuel tank
ORIGINAL: VWandDodge
Yes, and that's why you don't re-enter your vehicle while fuelling. Statis buildup can flash and ignite vapors. Just like those morons who smoke while gassing up at the station.
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
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RE: Dropping fuel tank
ORIGINAL: TMS Bill
A study was performed (military?) on why this happens. Turns out it was younger WOMEN who it happened to most often. Men are less likely to sit in the vehicle while refueling while older people tend to grab on to the body of the vehicle (a-pillar or door) while exiting ... thus grounding themselves.
ORIGINAL: VWandDodge
Yes, and that's why you don't re-enter your vehicle while fuelling. Statis buildup can flash and ignite vapors. Just like those morons who smoke while gassing up at the station.
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
there was a news feature on the other day about a guy who was filling up a gas can in his van, had a fire and they reported that static discharge was to blame. most likely because he was not grounded by filling up outside the van??? something to think about when working with fuel...
makes sense... I get zapped everytime I get out of the truck.
