my car is broken

bryon_18 · 02-10-2001, 03:30 PM

I cannnot put gas in my 1988 ford rangers gas tank, The fuel tube appears to be plugged. It takes in the gas at a very slow pace.

I if you can help me please reply or send me an email at
bryon_18@hotmail.com

Thanx.

igor@af · 02-10-2001, 03:58 PM

stay with us bud,
we will found out the answer for ya

and Welcome!!!!!

Dylan_Michael · 02-10-2001, 08:00 PM

You should start by draining the car of all the fuel. Check it out professionally, or you could do it your own way. My uncle had the same problem, and used drain-o. But i would not recommend that because you need to completely flood it out, and you must do it carefully. I would first have it checked out before taking action. You might end up getting a new tube, and IMO that sounds like what you will need and in the end its the easiest and best thing you could do. Hope that helps.

bryon_18 · 02-12-2001, 08:31 PM

I cannnot put gas in my 1988 ford rangers gas tank, The fuel tube appears to be plugged. It takes in the gas at a very slow pace.

I if you can help me please reply or send me an email at
bryon_18@hotmail.com

Thanx.

__________________

Bob
P.S I would rather not have to to remove the tank.

MOJO · 02-19-2001, 08:31 PM

Not exactly sure as far as the year model is concerned, but if you feel you have a plugged filler neck, which I have never seen, unless someone has sabatoged the filler neck, you can check it fairly simply.

Lets first say I accept no responsibilty as far as injury is concerned, but this is how I do it.

1. unbolt filler neck from bed (3 9/32 screws)
2. unbolt bed from frame. (6 55torx bolts)
3. reattach bolts on passenger side of truck by 1 or 2 threads to keep bed from falling from vehicle.
4. raise bed for truck from drivers side, and be sure to unplug any wiring connectors that may become binded while raising.
5. support bed with a wood block.

From there, you can further check the filler neck, by removing from tank.

By the way, make sure you are actually low on fuel when filling. The sending unit in the tank is actuated by a brass float that may have developed a small hole and filled with fuel, which is causing your gauge to read "empty"

Twainturbo · 11-28-2001, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dylan_Michael
You should start by draining the car of all the fuel. Check it out professionally, or you could do it your own way. My uncle had the same problem, and used drain-o. But i would not recommend that because you need to completely flood it out, and you must do it carefully. I would first have it checked out before taking action. You might end up getting a new tube, and IMO that sounds like what you will need and in the end its the easiest and best thing you could do. Hope that helps.

Holy shat.....
your uncle used draino and DIDNT blow himself to pieces?!
when gas & drano mix you get a very volitile mixture, he must have gotten all the gas out first
no flame meant on you and your uncle but mixing those two chems, even in an empty tank is crazy as hell man

JohnwithaRanger · 11-15-2003, 10:43 AM

Hi, I'm encouraged to read that at one time someone else was having problems with their Ford Ranger filling with gas too slowly.

Me too. Mine is a 96, extended cab. I'm fairly certain the filler neck is not blocked, the prior owner was so fastidious with the vehicle. I suspect that it was installed at such an angle that the gas backs up and causes the gas station's filler handle to shut-off. My experience is that some gas stations are worse than others, especially newer ones, which leads me to believe that it is the more sensitive back-spray sensors that give me the worst headaches.

I haven't talked to any mechanics yet, but wanted to see if others had had the same problem.

Would you mind sharing your experience with me?

Much obliged,

John Bonitz

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