Need pictures/info - '83 diesel fuel separator

[DDartman]

Just signed registered on this forum a couple of hours ago. I've been trying to locate pictures of and information on how the fuel separator works on an '83 diesel Ranger. I know there is a "T-handle" behind the driver's seat but, what is the purpose of it and what exactly does it do? Also, is there a petcock located some where on the separator itself (under the driver's side of the truck)?

Now, the reason for asking...my uncle, who is now up in years and in a nursing home, is giving me his '83 Ranger...I just have to go get it. I'm in Ohio and it's in Virginia. Long story short, he said it DOES run but "not for a long period of time." He went on to explain that a while back he tried to drain the water out of the separator but the petcock broke off. I'm just trying to get an idea of what he's talking about and where it's located. I'm sure there's a few diesel owners on here and hopefully someone wouldn't mind snapping a picture or two for me.

Thanks,

Phil

 

[DDartman]

No one has an '83 diesel Ranger?

 

[bobbywalter]

if you plan to drive it, throw all of that stock shit away. preferably drop and clean the tank and order some filter/base heads from tractor supply or walmart and have it sent to the store along with a primer bulb and 15 feet of line..


jegs has a similar one http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Fuel-Filter-Water-Separator/1171917/10002/-1

but walmart has some nice boat stuff available for 30 bux or so.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/FUEL-WATER-SEPARATOR-KIT/11071204


in your situation, its what i would do. unless i determined the decrepid oem crap was viable...then i would just replace the filter and lines....but likely i would just bypass it with fresh system and different tank to get home.