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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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tank identification

ok so i went to the part store to get the front side tank fuel pump and i was asked if i had the 17 gallon side tank or the 19. how do i find out which tank is on my 88 ford f250 with a 351w
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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I believe longbeds have the bigger one.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bashby
I believe longbeds have the bigger one.
Yes...

Short beds are 16 gallon, IIRC....The longbed tanks are 19 gal.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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My 89 F250 long bed had dual tanks but the PO munged up the system. I think I now have a 16 Gal tank in the front place. What are the tank sizes(length and width) for the 16 Gal and 19 Gal tanks? The most I put in was 15gal with the pointer below the E of the fuel guage.
 
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thanks guys much appreciated!
 
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