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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC
We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features. Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.
Shortly after purchasing my truck last November, I filled it up to get an understanding of how accurate the fuel gauge was. I found out it was somewhat conservative (~ 8 gal left when the light comes on @ the 1/8th tank level), and also found that the tank leaked fuel when full. Last Friday it had finally gotten warm enough & the tornadoes have subsided enough for me to drop the tank to find & fix the problem. The source of the problem was at the top of the fuel tank module. The lid of the module holds four components; the level sender electrical connector, the fuel suction/return lines, the roll-over valve, and an unused capped-off extra fuel line. Each one of these components is plug-shaped, about 1" in diameter, & is seald onto the lid with a rubber grommet. My problem was that the fuel suction/return line component had rusted through; not the lines themselves but rather the sheet metal that formed the plug & supported the lines.I called Mike to ask his advice on where to source a part (thanks Mike!) & he recommended I contact Vulcan, which I did. Their recommendation was the Draw Straw I, which is made to replace my rusted out part on the module lid; no drilling extra holes in the tank. I also ordered the big line kit & will be relocating my Airtex replacement pump down onto the frame rail next to the tank. The big line kit also includes elbows & hoses to replace the rigid line & banjos between the OEM filter & the injection pump. The injection pump elbow has a tap for a fuel pressure gauge to monitor pressure at the VP where it counts. I'm expecting delivery later this week.In the mean time I have plenty of work to do. After cleaning all the grime off the tank exterior with Purple Power & a scrub brush, I was able to do a pressure test of my tank to ensure that the filler & vent fittings were not leaking. Note: A Cool Whip container fits the module opening in the tank perfectly & allows the locking ring to screw down & seal off the big hole for a pressure test. My truck was originally owned & operated in up-state New York and it has seen it's fair share of salty roads - corrosion control is in order. I spent some time Saturday/Sunday adding doublers to the forward tank strap which had almost rusted through. And I have a new set of 1 3/16" bore rear wheel cylinders to install. I will update this thread with pictures as time permits.Joe in St Louis