87 Renix XJ No fuel, No brake lights, cranks fine

[Ecomike]

OK, I got some help today and we hot wired the fuel pump, with 12.3 Volts delivered directly to the fuel pump and we hear a click, and then nothing, no fuel flow.
Pull the power and we hear another click, both sounds from the fuel pump. But there is motor/pump running sound and the fuel rail is still bone dry.

So I need to order a new fuel pump and assembly (what are the latest best options folks?).
Replacing what I suspect is the 1987, 290,xxx Miles OEM. Also I think the tank is full.
So do you all have any recommendations for draining some of the fuel?

Thanks.

 

[cruiser54]

The only way to remove the fuel is with another electric pump hooked up to the outlet and using it to fill some 5 gallon buckets. Hopefully one bucket will be enough. Be careful with sparks and gasoline.

 

[cruiser54]

Now is a good time to send someone to look for that tool I made!!!!

 

[Ecomike]

Now is a good time to send someone to look for that tool I made!!!!

Your volunteering to Cruise by here and help?

 

[cruiser54]

Nah. It's bright orange though. If I didn't have to purchase a premium membership on to post pics I could show you.

 

[Bent]

Let it go, Tim.

 

[cruiser54]

Who is Tim?

 

[Anak]

Tim is Bent.

Trying not to feed the wrong wolf I bet.