With some creativity (plus 2 fire extinguishers, 2 gallon jugs of water, and a hose nearby), I created a temporary fuel system to get it home. I had to cook the injectors to get them working, but I had to do the same to my Bronco's engine 13 years ago, and it's still running fine.



With the key in RUN, I pierced the Tan wire (injector bank 1, Tan/Red on older trucks) and grounded it until I heard all 3 injectors click (it took over a minute because they were THAT gummed-up). Then I did the same to the White wire (bank 2, older Tan/Orange). Then I triggered the fuel pump relay through the DLC, and repeated each one MOMENTARILY so the fuel pressure would push the melted gum through the injector & flush it with gas - but not so long that it would flood or hydraulic the engine. Then I removed the DLC jumper & the pierce probe, and started the engine normally.



I kept the fire extinguishers handy while warming the engine up the first few times, but never needed them.



It was necessary because the tanks & pumps were ruined.

Owner caption February 2011 · Photo 21 of 202