After what I went through on the SD, I am coming up with a different approach on the TD.

I didn't think about it at the time, but in the middle of it LOGIC STRUCK.

If the fuel strainer is plugged up (and it is about 2" in length)... THERE IS 2" of fuel in the tank. Take it out and ... well you can guess the rest.

I am going to pump it dry from topside.

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1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"
1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle"
1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow
1994 BMW 530it