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Title: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: 73gitane on May 13, 2022, 01:26:34 pm

I guess I was expecting to see it on one of the sides a quarter up from the bottom. Does it actually enter from the top of the tank? Sorry I’ve done some searching but have not located a picture or drawing yet.

Thanks,
Steve
‘03 TK

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: rich on May 13, 2022, 01:31:25 pm

Top middle - as part of the fuel pump. Right next to the other fuel connections (engine send and return).

The dip tube extends down 3/4 of the way into the tank.

Pictures here (thanks to LarryW) Fuel pump replacement | Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/albums/72157684915984705)

Rich

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: Larry W on May 13, 2022, 02:18:58 pm

Zoom in on the photo. The fitting on the left side of the fuel pump, the one with the 1/4” fuel line, is the outlet for the generator.
If you have to drop your gas tank, replace all the rubber lines including the emission hoses.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4268/34381922084_e79e312f6c_4k.jpg)

Larry

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: 73gitane on May 13, 2022, 03:12:52 pm

Thanks Larry and Rich. So all fuel pumps come with this extra inlet that goes down 3/4 into the fuel tank?

Steve

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: rich on May 13, 2022, 03:21:35 pm

Quote from: 73gitane - May 13, 2022, 03:12:52 pm

Thanks Larry and Rich. So all fuel pumps come with this extra inlet that goes down 3/4 into the fuel tank?

Steve

No - you have to order the pump with that option.

Rich

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: 73gitane on May 13, 2022, 03:34:53 pm

My brother was quoted $800 dollars to drop the tank and replace the fuel line for the generator. This shop has treated him well in the past with good pricing. We were both a little surprised at the price. I think it’s going to give him the incentive to do it himself.

Steve

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: 73gitane on May 13, 2022, 03:35:49 pm

Thanks again Rich, valuable information!

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: Larry W on May 13, 2022, 05:16:59 pm

The pump needs three outlets, most only have two outlets.
Changing the pump yourself can be a challenging, make sure it is as empty as possible, just a few gallons of fuel in the tank will make it very unstable. Some tanks have a drain plug on the bottom.
Even empty, the steel tank is very heavy.

Larry

Title: Re: Where is the generator fuel line connection at the fuel tank?
Post by: 73gitane on May 13, 2022, 10:18:36 pm

Thanks Larry, I’ve been gathering information to help my brother who has a 2007 Itasca. I’m 300 miles away so he gets to do all the heavy lifting but I can at least do the research. He’s 15 years younger than me so he should be able to do the job.

Hopefully I will not have to do mine anytime in the future but at least my tank has a drain plug😁

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