I had the same issue with air intrusion into the fuel system. Turns out that both shower head pickups broke. I would recommend pulling the bed instead of dropping both tanks. It’s 6 bolts and with a few people it’s a much easier job than dropping tanks. Also I would add the Branco 38 gallon rear tank like I did.
That’s good advice, but for now it only happens on the rear tank at almost empty, at 1/8th or so. So instead of all that work I just refill both tanks at 1/4 and move on with life until it becomes a real problem. I only drive it 75 miles a month that’s probably way on in the future.
Well the solenoid is already on the inner fender as part of the factory starting system. Usually all older Fords and Mopars have the starting solenoid on the inner fender or firewall. Is that what your asking about?
Actually I filled up the rear tank as it was showing a quarter, and it runs fine on either tank. Thinking maybe the pickup tube on the rear is broke and not able to reach the last quarter of fuel in the tank.
@@wesley_scott I’ve got the same issue with both my front and rear tanks, once I hit a quarter of a tank I have to switch to the other tank or else when I hit the brakes the fuel will slosh to front and the pickup will start sucking air... These trucks are bad about the pickups getting old and breaking off. I don’t remember the site but there is a company that offers an upgrade for this instead of going back with OEM parts, I’m sure you could do a quick search and find it though... Did you notice any gains in performance or mileage with the new pump?
@@andrewbass3245 yeah I’ve tested and my rear tank, started doing it right below 1/4 of a tank which I generally never go below. So the electric fuel pump lets the truck crank up instantly, seems to have a little more power and more linear power also. Not sure about the MPGs, it was only 16 mpgs before. Also seems to idle about 75 rpm’s faster also. Plus way easier to bleed the system.
@@wesley_scott oh yeah I’ve had to prime mine on the side of the road more times than I wanna count, just that advantage would be worth the money.... I’m currently replacing all the injector lines on mine right now though which is quite a pain on a factory turbo 7.3 IDI!
Seachoice is the marine one made for Coast Guard approval. Same but better.....
It was my fuel tank switch on the team , going from front to back.hope this helps
I had the same issue with air intrusion into the fuel system. Turns out that both shower head pickups broke. I would recommend pulling the bed instead of dropping both tanks. It’s 6 bolts and with a few people it’s a much easier job than dropping tanks. Also I would add the Branco 38 gallon rear tank like I did.
That’s good advice, but for now it only happens on the rear tank at almost empty, at 1/8th or so. So instead of all that work I just refill both tanks at 1/4 and move on with life until it becomes a real problem. I only drive it 75 miles a month that’s probably way on in the future.
Is that a 12v solenoid I just wanna make sure I get the correct 1
Well the solenoid is already on the inner fender as part of the factory starting system. Usually all older Fords and Mopars have the starting solenoid on the inner fender or firewall. Is that what your asking about?
fuel tank switch valve is stuck 50$ right by front tank
Actually I filled up the rear tank as it was showing a quarter, and it runs fine on either tank. Thinking maybe the pickup tube on the rear is broke and not able to reach the last quarter of fuel in the tank.
@@wesley_scott I’ve got the same issue with both my front and rear tanks, once I hit a quarter of a tank I have to switch to the other tank or else when I hit the brakes the fuel will slosh to front and the pickup will start sucking air... These trucks are bad about the pickups getting old and breaking off. I don’t remember the site but there is a company that offers an upgrade for this instead of going back with OEM parts, I’m sure you could do a quick search and find it though... Did you notice any gains in performance or mileage with the new pump?
@@andrewbass3245 yeah I’ve tested and my rear tank, started doing it right below 1/4 of a tank which I generally never go below. So the electric fuel pump lets the truck crank up instantly, seems to have a little more power and more linear power also. Not sure about the MPGs, it was only 16 mpgs before. Also seems to idle about 75 rpm’s faster also. Plus way easier to bleed the system.
@@wesley_scott oh yeah I’ve had to prime mine on the side of the road more times than I wanna count, just that advantage would be worth the money.... I’m currently replacing all the injector lines on mine right now though which is quite a pain on a factory turbo 7.3 IDI!