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Old 01-25-2010, 12:19 AM
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Default Gas tank not filling properly, heater won't always turn on.

My gas tank in my '88 ranger leaked from around the locking ring badly when I got it. There was no gasket there so I put a cork one in. Leak fixed. Now it won't fill up right... It will go up to about 3/8 of a tank and then it takes forever to get it up even to 1/2 tank. It didn't have this problem before. The filler hose isn't kinked or anything. Any vents that may be clogged or anything?
Next question: My heater works sometimes, and blows hot air when it does (plenty of coolant) Any idea why it won't turn on every time?
Thanks in advance for info.
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Old 01-25-2010, 02:07 PM
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what do you mean heat works sometimes. Do you mean the blower fan works sometimes?
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Old 01-25-2010, 02:19 PM
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Right. It doesn't usually blow, but occasionally it does come on.
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Old 01-25-2010, 02:24 PM
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I think in your year truck you have a combination switch/relay. it is probably that, but could also be a lose wire. you could just replace the switch($10-30) and hope you get lucky or else start poking around with a tester looking for power. I think you also have a resister but I think that just controls the speed of the fan, lets see what some other peeps suggest
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Old 02-01-2010, 09:14 AM
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If it helps any this morning it wouldn't come on. I slammed the vent lever back and forth a few times and got the blower to come on. This works sometimes.
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:18 AM
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Gas tank sounds like a vent problem, fan sounds like a short. Take a look at your switch first.
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:37 AM
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i agree the tank issue sounds like a vennt problem. onmy 99 i have a filler hose that is about 2" and a vent hose that is about 1". on the fan issue a Digital Multimeter is your friend( harbor freight sells them for as low as $8)
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:32 AM
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Fixed the gas tank. The little hose on the inside wasn't hooked up right. Then I broke one of the fittings putting the tank back on... they are heck to find!
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