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02-20-2013, 02:06 PM
This is from an old thread here:
only because i am totally unsure, what about zinc would wreak havoc on our systems. what would it do? how could it pass the filter?
edit, just did some reading, very odd reaction that can form a soupy paste and break down some of the diesel. Wow, never knew. A gasser to diesel swap would need to factor in new fuel tanks, unless the current ones are plastic. Either way, interesting. It had be guessing but when i thought about it, any issues would have arisen with the PO not with me. The reaction will corrode off the lining somewhat fast.
edit, just did some reading, very odd reaction that can form a soupy paste and break down some of the diesel. Wow, never knew. A gasser to diesel swap would need to factor in new fuel tanks, unless the current ones are plastic. Either way, interesting. It had be guessing but when i thought about it, any issues would have arisen with the PO not with me. The reaction will corrode off the lining somewhat fast.
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02-21-2013, 12:17 AM
Phy, that is certainly true for galvanized tanks. However, I'm not sure if the gasser tanks actually are galvanized or not. I know at least one aftermarket company uses a ni-terne process (nickel/lead plated) on all their tanks. My front tank is from a gasser and its been running for ummm like 4 years I think and I haven't noticed any problems.
I don't want to say thats true of all the Ford tanks, like I said, I'm unsure what they actually are, just wanted to put in that I've had no problem.
I don't want to say thats true of all the Ford tanks, like I said, I'm unsure what they actually are, just wanted to put in that I've had no problem.
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02-21-2013, 08:57 AM
Hi tecgod,
Glad you've not had any problems. I know the tank on my gas truck looks galvanized, but It could be a different coating that happens to look like galv. I don't have any personal experience with the issue, just thought I'd post what I've read.
(I'd think first-hand experience that it works fine trumps posts that say it doesn't. Pretty hard to argue against success...)
Cheers,
Phy
Glad you've not had any problems. I know the tank on my gas truck looks galvanized, but It could be a different coating that happens to look like galv. I don't have any personal experience with the issue, just thought I'd post what I've read.
(I'd think first-hand experience that it works fine trumps posts that say it doesn't. Pretty hard to argue against success...)
Cheers,
Phy
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02-21-2013, 05:47 PM
I put this in my 87. you have to get the gas sender and fab a longer dipstick where the pump would have been and play with diff lines the ID's are not the same, re-locate the spare tire and get diff straps. sounds worse that is was. 38 gal on tap is nice!
1987 FORD F 250 Dorman Fuel Tanks 576-167 - SummitRacing.com
Diesel and Galvanized Do Not Mix. Trust me.
1987 FORD F 250 Dorman Fuel Tanks 576-167 - SummitRacing.com
Diesel and Galvanized Do Not Mix. Trust me.
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02-22-2013, 09:51 PM
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