Rowan Lake

So, my 92 XJ sat for over a year. (2 jobs, no time, burnt forest with no access) I tried starting and no fuel. It makes a fuel pump noise for about 2 seconds and then clicks off. The noise seems quieter than a standard Cherokee fuel pump. Shorter time too. Anyway, then I moved. Put on the custom towbar and now I'm working on it again after another 3 weeks. Pulled the hose off of the fuel filter and dropped it below the tank bottom and there was fuel in the hose but just half a cup or so. With the hose strategically placed, I turned the key back on hoping that something would come out. It did not. It did however, still make the noise inside the tank. Kind of a clluuuunnnnnnnnnnggggump. Turn the key off, turn the key on, it does it again. Stops after 3 or 4 times. Leave the key off for 15 seconds. Does the same thing. But, no fuel. I realize that I've got to pull the tank but is anyone heard of this or experienced it? Maybe a breakdown of a hose and it's just not picking fuel up or something collapsed or who knows. I'm on very low budget. Social security only, after a forced medical retirement of sorts. So the budget doesn't have room right now for a high quality Bosch 69302. Any opinions or advice is appreciated. I have more time than money right now so I'm hoping there might be some quick fix or cheap fix... Or both in one fix.
Thanks
PS
Runs with a gas dribble in the TB opening

Tugg127

The fuel pump motor may be working , but not the impeller. Sounds like you may need a new fuel pump.

tjwalker

If you removed the fuel filter from the equation with your hose diagnosis, (assuming you did) I think it's going to need a fuel pump. Noise coming from the pump doesn't mean the pump is functioning properly.

DustyWagoneer

Yeah this!
I bought a new one from Summit, and the motor turned, but no fuel.