Fuel Sending Units
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Fuel Sending Units
How Ya'll Are Today? I have been searching for diesel fuel sending units for the standard 86 f250 front and rear tanks...Seems like Ford nor any parts house carries them. I was told I would have to find something that would work from a different truck.
Anybody know what newer year truck would work that is available or a replacement aftermarket one that would work without having to do any mods to it?
Thanks
Anybody know what newer year truck would work that is available or a replacement aftermarket one that would work without having to do any mods to it?
Thanks
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Assumeing we are talking about the rear tank (aft axle), the part # is E5TZ-9275-B. It is no longer available from mother Ford. However, Artesia Ford in NM does show one in stock. The last of the bunch for sure.
Artesia Ford 1-575-746-3578
Artesia Ford 1-575-746-3578
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Fuel Sending Unit
Thanks, I will give them a call. What I really need is one for the front tank. Not sure if both are the same, but in case my rear tank unit goes out at least I will have one for the rear if they still have it in stock.
What I am trying to do is (as cash becomes available) to restore the truck (not back to original) but to everything in good working order and looking good.
What I am trying to do is (as cash becomes available) to restore the truck (not back to original) but to everything in good working order and looking good.
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Thanks, I will give them a call. What I really need is one for the front tank. Not sure if both are the same, but in case my rear tank unit goes out at least I will have one for the rear if they still have it in stock.
What I am trying to do is (as cash becomes available) to restore the truck (not back to original) but to everything in good working order and looking good.
What I am trying to do is (as cash becomes available) to restore the truck (not back to original) but to everything in good working order and looking good.
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Sending Units
Thanks, once I run the tanks way down I am going to pull em and then get back to you...
Thanks again...
Thanks again...
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The diesel units are different because they have a return fitting, but no fuel pump in the tank. You have to stay with a 86-down type sending unit, because they re-did the way the gauges work on the 87-up trucks, and the sending unit resistive values are different. So your only hope besides getting the proper unit, is to get a regular 86-down gas unit and see if you can retro-fit the resistor unit onto your old assembly.
When you have it apart, also check out the pickup screen. The diesels had a large plastic "shower head" type pickup, and it likes to break off, and then you run out of fuel at about 1/4 tank. Most people get rid of this thing and put a FUEL hose on the end with a v-cut in the end of the hose.
When you have it apart, also check out the pickup screen. The diesels had a large plastic "shower head" type pickup, and it likes to break off, and then you run out of fuel at about 1/4 tank. Most people get rid of this thing and put a FUEL hose on the end with a v-cut in the end of the hose.
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Sending Units
The diesel units are different because they have a return fitting, but no fuel pump in the tank. You have to stay with a 86-down type sending unit, because they re-did the way the gauges work on the 87-up trucks, and the sending unit resistive values are different. So your only hope besides getting the proper unit, is to get a regular 86-down gas unit and see if you can retro-fit the resistor unit onto your old assembly.
When you have it apart, also check out the pickup screen. The diesels had a large plastic "shower head" type pickup, and it likes to break off, and then you run out of fuel at about 1/4 tank. Most people get rid of this thing and put a FUEL hose on the end with a v-cut in the end of the hose.
When you have it apart, also check out the pickup screen. The diesels had a large plastic "shower head" type pickup, and it likes to break off, and then you run out of fuel at about 1/4 tank. Most people get rid of this thing and put a FUEL hose on the end with a v-cut in the end of the hose.
Back in my heydays I loved 289 engines...Well same for the 6.9L diesel kinda for all the same reasons...mainly because it is usually easier to understand to work on as well as being very strong. In other words...simple! not all that high dollar stuff.
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It is no longer available from mother Ford. 1985/86 F250/350 6.9L with SRW / 1985/89 F250/350 6.9L/7.3L with DRW
DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA has 1 = 319-635-2751.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 1 = 606-787-5293.
TISON MOTOR CO. in Estill SC has 1 = 803-625-2551.
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E5TZ-9275-K .. Fuel Sending Unit-Use with 19 gallon Aft Axle Plastic Fuel Tank / Marked: E5TF-HA / Obsolete
1985/86 F250/350 6.9L /
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.Wade: 1980/89 Light Truck Parts Catalog: You have to be very careful when looking up fuel sending units, as the applications are not listed in sequence. It's a mish-mashed FIASCO!
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Thanks Franklin2...I should have mentioned diesel...Is there a way to post info about my truck so it can be seen so I don't have to remember such things when I post? I'm kinda old school...not to much pc savvy...but I get by I guess.
Back in my heydays I loved 289 engines...Well same for the 6.9L diesel kinda for all the same reasons...mainly because it is usually easier to understand to work on as well as being very strong. In other words...simple! not all that high dollar stuff.
Back in my heydays I loved 289 engines...Well same for the 6.9L diesel kinda for all the same reasons...mainly because it is usually easier to understand to work on as well as being very strong. In other words...simple! not all that high dollar stuff.
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You are right Franklin2...they do want a pretty penny...close to two bills each...Well I bet I can build one using the old ones. Like you said...I am sure I can match the ohms, even if I have to use some resistors to get there. Or, I might sell my tanks and by a 40 gallon to fit in the spare tire rack and move the spare to the bed. The 40 gallon is cheaper than the sending unit and I can make the good one I have work in the 40 gallon. Might have to lengthen the float rod tho...
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Notice that there are TWO different aft axle senders, one for the steel tank, one for the plastic tank.
Call around for the best price, obsolete parts prices vary wildly from one source to another.
