An Intro and Some Questions (VST, LP Pumps)

[JerEazy1]

you are over complicating this.
the VST is simply a small gas tank.
it is held to the block with 3 6mm bolts.
the tank halves are held together with about 8 screws.
unbolt it,remove the screws and the tank comes apart.
if the gasket does not swell ,reuse it.

Will give it a go. Thanks for the guide

[TownsendsFJR1300]

VST needs some extra reviews.

For an F150 but very similar:

F150 VST filter replacement - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum




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[rodbolt17]

not really any similarity to the F150.
the OX motors are way easier.

[TownsendsFJR1300]

not really any similarity to the F150.
the OX motors are way easier.

Being an antique engine, the pic's on that link should make things easier for him..

[JerEazy1]

thanks - ordered new VST gasket and filter, 2 new LP pumps and gaskets as well (2 new control cables too as a precaution - but that's in another post).

Will tackle that fun next week when the parts arrive

[oldmako69]

The screws that hold the top of the VST on are puny and soft. Use care when removing them. I ended up putting them back in with anti-seize and spraying the top of the VST with a light coat of Fluid Film as I never want to have an issue with them.

The "filter" on the bottom of the high PSI pump is nothing more than a small screen in a plastic gizmo which slides onto a fitting on the HI-PSI pump. No need to replace it, just give it a shot of Carb cleaner if the screen is still viable.

The High and Low PSI pumps are crazy expensive. Shop carefully when the time comes to replace them.

[pstephens46]

The vst screws are a little scary. I went the impact driver route and was surprised on two counts. I had to hit the driver solidly three times to get the screws loose. No damage to screws at all.