new guy

[Mark Smith]

just got a 98 EB Expedition; presently assessing what to fix/rebuild. starting with the front end with Rockauto kit.

my first question: I've got less than a quarter tank of approx. 2 yr old gas in the tank. should I try to get it out somehow or just fill it with fresh and hope for the best? I have driven the car about 2 miles from the seller to my residence... engine fired right up and seemed to be running smooth. thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Mark

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

welcome aboard.

take the time and drain it. change your fuel filter too. run some high-quality cleaner through the whole system as well as I would suspect gum/varnish is certainly built up. might also take a peek at your throttle body opening too while you're doing your filter/fluids assessment &/or changes.

 

[Mark Smith]

how do I drain it? My 57 Fairlane has a simple drain plug on the tank. I suspect the Exp fuel tank is different...
thanks, Mark

 

[Bedrck47]

Welcome to the Forum

http://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/factory-service-manuals.25089/

 

[GAINMOB]

Welcome to the site

Mr. 10K

 

[ZEUS]

Welcome to the forum

 

[stamp11127]

Disconnect fuel supply line from the fuel rail. Connect a section of hose to the supply line that is long enough to fit into a container on the ground. Jump the fuel pump relay so the the fuel pump drains the tank.