I did mine by myself also. I removed the bumper and tailgate. With those
off, it's easy to slide the bed back a couple feet to get at the pump. I
think I had the front of the bed jacked up w/ lumber to clear the tire. It
was much easier then I thought it would be. This was on a '96 style though.
James
On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net>wrote:
>
> My suggestion would be to lift the bed. It can be done with 1 person with
> preparation or more easily with 2. 10 people make it a breeze. If you have
> only yourself to rely on, you will need patience and lumber. If you have a
> lifting point, then a couple of 4x4's, some rope, and a come-a-long will do
> the job if you are very careful. 2 hands makes this easier [and safer].
> 10 people mean you can just unbolt it and carry it off, no need for
> acrobatics.
>
>
> John Dunlap wrote:
>
>> I would drain tank then remove it... fuel is about 8#s per gallon
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 5, 2011, at 8:57 PM, Andy Levy <andy.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 21:48, Mike & Sharon Higgins
>>> <clearcreek@gobrainstorm.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> 1999 Dakota 5.2 (318) Magnum, 5 speed manual; 210,000 miles, History:
>>>> it's
>>>> been great, few repairs, only expected maintenance. So far.......
>>>>
>>>> Until today. Traveling through town, about 12 miles since starting at
>>>> home,
>>>> and only one block from work. Truck stumbled and stalled at
>>>> intersection.
>>>> restarted twice, but wouldn't run over idle speed, then died. twice.
>>>> Friends
>>>> from work pulled me into the parking lot. At lunch I checked again; he
>>>> started again, but only ran at idle for about 10 seconds, then died, no
>>>> restart. Fuel manifold showed little pressure and lots of air bubbles.
>>>> Dumped in two gallons of fuel, but no luck. Lots of spinning, but no
>>>> restart.
>>>>
>>>> Q 1. Is there a fuel filter outside of the tank to the fuel rail?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Nope.
>>>
>>>
>>> Q 2. I am reasonably certain that the problem is the Main Fuel Pump in
>>>> the
>>>> tank. Is there another?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Nope
>>>
>>>
>>> Q 3 Any ideas on cost of part?
>>>>
>>>
>>> It's a whole assembly with the sending unit. People have priced it on
>>> the list in the past, but I don't recall what it goes for.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'll likely try to replace it myself. I haven't done any major
>>>> mechanical
>>>> work in 10 years, and I am not relishing climbing under the truck, but
>>>> this
>>>> retirement income isn't stretching very far. Any suggestions would be
>>>> welcome.
>>>>
>>>
>>> You'll have to lift the bed or drop the tank - there's no other way to
>>> get at it.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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