Where is the pump located? Is it in the middle of the tank? My conversion van has a plate covering the tank and I can't get it off. So, I am going take the carpet up and cut a section out to get at the pump. I don't want to cut all over trying to find it. Thanks again folks.

 

Last thanksgiving I was about 115 miles south of the border when my pump quit, with 25 gallons left in the tank.

I wish I cut out a access hatch at that time, but as you can see from the pic it was hardly an Ideal area for making any more work than necessary.

The paper plate is covering the pump opening.

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If you start in the center, at the front edge of the tank, go toward the rear of the van about 6 inches, then toward the driver's side about 3 inches, you'll end up just about dead center of the pump. Be very careful in cutting out an access plate with the tank installed. Besides the basic explosion hazard, you have wires and fuel lines coming out of the top of the pump. If you cut into those, you have a high risk of exposed fuel coupled with sparks. This job is easiest and safest if you use electric or air shears instead of something like a cutoff tool or a sawzall.

 

One additional caution, The top mounted pump is only on the large 36 gallon plastic tank. If you have the smaller metal 22 galllon tank the sender and pump is on the top front passenger side of the tank, you can almost get to it with the tank in. but you cant take it out.without dropping the tank because the frame rail is in the way.

It is taunting you...

I mention this only for completeness and because I seem to be the only one who drives the classics. The pump is in the tank only if the engine is fuel injected, and that includes TBI. If the engine is carburated the pump is mechanical and is attached to the engine.