fuel pump

[mrmallard]

how hours is to replace place fuel pump in 99 b2500 truck.
the pump is in the tank

 

[sheltonfilms]

Just a couple of you got some extra friends to help lift the bed off the truck.


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[RonD]

Quick method here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SylPpyg32-o&t=43s

Need T55 torx to loosen and remove the 6 bed bolts, leave 2 rear ones in but loosen to the top
Remove 3 Filler tube screws
Tilt bed up and put a support under BOTH sides

I would change filler tube at the same time

I think Fords dealer time is 2.5 hours, they put trunk on a lift then drop tank down, which is a good way IF you have a lift and a support jack to hold tank in place when you try to re-secure its straps, very very hard to get tank back in and straps lined up

 

[tomw]

My opinion is that lifting the bed is the quicker way to go. Most fuel tank straps will not want to come free without twisting and turning into pretzels after being in place for over a decade... Soaking with penetrating oil mix of some kind might make them loosen more readily, but it's no picnic.
With the large size torkx in the bed, you'll need a breaker bar or impact wrench, but you will not be as likely to twist the fittings. Hoisting and holding a gas tank is no fun, empty or full, or anywhere between. It can be done, but yuk.
I'd think that 2.5 hours is quite generous for a pro with all the tools, lift, hoist, etc.
As far as the filler, I'd want to inspect for breakdown before replacing. It does not move nor flex, so should not 'wear out'. The only thing I can think of that happens is breakdown of the 'rubber/butyl/neoprene/bananaSkin' used to make the connector. Ozone and other atmospheric chemicals, and sunlight(through the rust holes?) will break down stuff. If it is not 'check marked(little rectangles of cracks)' I'd leave it. There's little pressure, and it just conducts the fuel into the tank. Finding a replacement might be a snipe hunt as some models/years are made of unobtainium. They were faulty from the get-go, and fell apart a LOT quicker than normal, and are NLA. I think.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
tom

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Lifting the bed may be the way to go. I just had a fuel pump done on my 2000 Ranger. They got the tank free to drop it only to find that to get it slid off the one cross member, the rear axle was in the way. Might not be an issue with a lift or smaller tank, but the 19.5 gallon I have is just too long.


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[alwaysFlOoReD]

I've heard of cutting an access panel. With some careful measuring I've done that in my b-2. For the repair panel cut a piece out of a box in the wrecking yard. Use sheet metal screws in the valleys to hold it in place.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

The access panel idea works great for Bronco IIs, but I'm not sure how well it would work on a Ranger because the fuel pump, at least on mine is only partially under the bed


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[alwaysFlOoReD]

^^^ Good to know.