Bringing her back to life. (Fuel issues)

[Jburgess]

Hey guys I’m new to this page so this has probably been asked multiple times but please entertain me. Recently just bought a 90 hatch, and she has been sitting for 4 or 5 years give or take a couple years. Found that the fuel pump wasn’t working, checked the inertia switch and then checked for power at the pump. Dropped the tank and found that the tank is hammered with rust and build up. Tank looks new on the outside, going to try and pressure wash it but more than likely will have to be replaced. Corrosion has the upper hand in this case. My question is should I be worried about replacing the injectors and all before trying to start it after I get done replacing everything? Sorry for being long winded.

 

[mikestang63]

i would just replace the tank. they are cheap and you will have peace of mind
replace the old fuel pump, sock as well
most likely the injectors will have some rust if the car sat that long and never was run
i would disconnect the soft fuel line before up front before it attaches to the hard line at the engine and blow it out with compressed air
I would also pull the injectors, fuel rail and inspect them, I'd soak them all in gas overnight and replace the old fuel pressure regulator
You can always find a set of used Explorer 19# injectors for cheap and replace the old ones.. they flow better anyway

 

[Jburgess]

Ok

i would just replace the tank. they are cheap and you will have peace of mind
replace the old fuel pump, sock as well
most likely the injectors will have some rust if the car sat that long and never was run
i would disconnect the soft fuel line before up front before it attaches to the hard line at the engine and blow it out with compressed air
I would also pull the injectors, fuel rail and inspect them, I'd soak them all in gas overnight and replace the old fuel pressure regulator
You can always find a set of used Explorer 19# injectors for cheap and replace the old ones.. they flow better anyway

Ok sounds like a plan. Sea foam wouldn’t be a good idea would it? I’m hoping that the lines from the tank forward are not destroyed.

 

[mikestang63]

Ok


Ok sounds like a plan. Sea foam wouldn’t be a good idea would it? I’m hoping that the lines from the tank forward are not destroyed.

never been a seafoam but i guess it would work... i like techron....
you can replace the rubber lines with hard aluminum ones too...easy to bend and durable...use P clamps
also a new gas filter