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#81
Mechanicals / Re: Siphon hose fell in gas ta...
Last post by Jed - 10 March 2024, 10:25 AM
pretend it never happened and walk away... :o (we won't tell anyone)

but seriously, is it all rubber? how long? will it hurt anything?

when was the last time you replaced the fuel strainer in the bottom of the tank?
Maybe its time and you might be able to pull it out the bottom?


#82
Mechanicals / Re: Siphon hose fell in gas ta...
Last post by daantjie - 09 March 2024, 11:06 PM
You can remove the fuel gauge sender unit by removing the back seat rest and parcel shelf, I think from memory the access is under the medical kit tray.  Make sure you have a large drip pan handy to catch fuel spilling from the sender.  Then you'll need a strong light to see where the hose is.  Think safety and keep a fire extinguisher handy plus good ventilation and respirator.
#83
Test Drive / Re: Goodbye to an old friend.
Last post by revilla - 09 March 2024, 10:15 PM
Awesome!
They usually pay us back with great stories like that you described when we treat them well.
I admire your courage to separate from her.
I've lost that ability decades ago.
Every time I buy one it's fixed and it becomes part of the family.
Are you sure that return line issue with the Camry was a coincidence?
I bet both cars discussed that the night before the road trip.
And now we know who won that argument... :)
#84
Mechanicals / Siphon hose fell in gas tank…
Last post by ethanrmerc - 09 March 2024, 09:00 PM
I was siphoning out my gas tank (sat too long) and the hose slipped and fell into the tank. Anyone know of the best way to get it out? I have an endoscope with a claw attachment and that did not work...
#85
Test Drive / Re: My 6.9's
Last post by daantjie - 09 March 2024, 08:33 PM
Imagine if you also had to fit the ABS module in there too :o
#86
Test Drive / Re: My 6.9's
Last post by rumb - 09 March 2024, 08:11 PM
I've seen the wire markers in both places.  dunno  :P

#87
Test Drive / Re: My 6.9's
Last post by rumb - 09 March 2024, 08:09 PM
Quote from: Eyeman on 09 March 2024, 06:42 PMYour 6.9 has a whole assortment of gadgets behind your hydraulic reservoir that my car does not have.

That's the Webasto.  The 2 covers are off and the wiring not connected currently. I'll probably try and fire it up next week.  I tried a few years ago and have since changed some components so I think it should work properly now.  MB really had to shoe horn it into that spot!

#88
Test Drive / Re: Goodbye to an old friend.
Last post by Eyeman - 09 March 2024, 06:46 PM
Nice story, and car.  I had to google, now I know why Happy Boy was not part of my memory.  But I did  like Billy Idol.
#89
Test Drive / Re: My 6.9's
Last post by Max-NL - 09 March 2024, 06:45 PM
Damn, that is a full engine bay.

Question, do you not also have the spark leads numbering things at the distributor side of the leads? I think it would make more sense to have it at the distributor to easier identify which lead goes to which cylinder.
#90
Test Drive / Re: My 6.9's
Last post by Eyeman - 09 March 2024, 06:42 PM
Your 6.9 has a whole assortment of gadgets behind your hydraulic reservoir that my car does not have.