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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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I have my motor and drivetrain out waiting on a new setup. I am installing a fuel system next and want to jump the pump to drain the tank. When I go to jump it I get nothing. I checked the cables with a voltmeter to make sure power was going from the battery to the fuel pump relay and it is. I get no power turning on the ignition also. I'm assuming there is a ground or something I disconnected taking the motor and drivetrain out that is causing me problems. Can anybody help me out? Gotta get this tank empty so I can drill it.

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You could take off the inside fender well of the left rear and apply juice directly to the pump (gray wire).

That will empty the left side anyway.
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I have my motor and drivetrain out waiting on a new setup. I am installing a fuel system next and want to jump the pump to drain the tank. When I go to jump it I get nothing. I checked the cables with a voltmeter to make sure power was going from the battery to the fuel pump relay and it is. I get no power turning on the ignition also. I'm assuming there is a ground or something I disconnected taking the motor and drivetrain out that is causing me problems. Can anybody help me out? Gotta get this tank empty so I can drill it.

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Yes. The ground is on the left rear framerail, behind the left wheel. It is a stud, and needs to be disconnected to drop the drivetrain.
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Thank you lucky. Will connect that and retry.
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