Johnny Hurryup
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The other day my generator wouldn't start. I checked the fuel inlet and it wasn't getting gas. I had a little less than 1/2 tank so I filled it up. generator started and ran fine. But after driving and running the tank to a little less than 3/4 ,the gen ran out of gas.Again no gas at the inlet. The rubber fuel line looks fine all the way to the top of the gas tank, although the last 18 inches or so I can see, but not reach. Now , how do I get to it? Dropping the tank looks nearly impossible (4 or 5 steel straps each with two bolts on each side that have never been loosened in probably 13 years. Is it possible to cut a hole in the bedroom floor to access the top of the tank. The area is under the bed and ahead of the water tank but what's the floor made of and can it be cut?? The RV is a '99 National SeaBreeze 33' Ford F53 w/ the V10.. Thanks
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garry1p
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I think I would change the fuel filter before dropping the tank.
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Cat320
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Of course it's always somthing...it's a MH isn't it??
Since it's a MH, it's doing one of three things:
- It just broke.
- You just fixed it.
- It's getting ready to break again.
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John Wayne
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Ive dropped my tank in the drive way it's not that bad. But others have cut a hole in the floor over the fuel pump. To see what the floor looks like do you have a slide out with the kitchen sink in the slide, check where the water lines run you should be able to see the flooring. Or where the water comes out of the water tank.
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Doug and Cassi Glass
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Maybe the pipe in the tank doesn't go down in the tank far enough. Should draw fuel down to almost 1/4 tank.
I too would change the filter first. Maybe the air filter too. My diesel Onan quits if the air filter gets a bit dirty.
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C-Leigh Racing
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Maybe the vents not working on the tank & its pulling a vacumm in the tank & the Onan pump can pull anymore gas.
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capnqball
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Even though you can see the rubber fuel line doesn't mean the inside of the line is clear. Todays gas has raised hell with lots of gas line. I found out the hard way. I would plan on replacing it if possible as long as you have the chance if exposing the tank.
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vtbigdog
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Loosen the gas cap, disconnect the fuel line from the generator fuel filter and blow a quick puff of compressed air back up the fuel line. Reconnect quickly and see if that resolves the issue. You may have some******in the line.
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sehunter
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It could be your fuel pump I've had to replace mine already and my generator was acting just like yours.
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Jumbo One
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If your F-53 is like mine, there are only two straps across the tank. Only one end of each needs the nuts to be removed, and the other side just loosened a couple of inches. There is a bolt at each end of the tank which will have to be removed. The real issue is the filler and vent hoses which fasten with steel band clamps. It can be somewhat of a chore to get to the end of these and have the necessary tool clearance to get them loosened.
I believe the fuel line connections are at the center of the tank, so dropping at least one end of the tank would make the job much easier.
You'll also need the little ring tool to remove the fuel line connectors.
Grab a can of PB Blaster to loosen the rust and go for it. It's not as bad as it seems...
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