New Fuel Tanks
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
New Fuel Tanks
Would anyone be interested in fuel tanks, I am gonna make a new aluminium one for the back tank, I'm thinking 26 or so gallons with a fuel sump in the bottom, with a return in the top, and I am planning on using a universal fuel sender. This will let me delete my front tank, and fuel selector valve. Not sure on costs or anything yet, gonna try to keep it lower, and the tank will set in the stock location, and use a different filler neck, my main point in doing this is so if and when if fails in the future, it will be easily fixable. Austin. I'll post up some pictures of install and everything else when I get to getting it done, just seeing what I should order.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Bath, Michigan
New fuel tank
I'm interested, but I'm looking for something like 35 gals for a rear tank. I like the use of aluminum, and a universal sending unit.
If you are interested in getting some orders, I would strongly consider something larger than 26 gal. I would only be interested if it was something at or greater than 35 gal.
If you are interested in getting some orders, I would strongly consider something larger than 26 gal. I would only be interested if it was something at or greater than 35 gal.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
Thank you, I was looking and I seen a lot of units that were for marine use, and was planning on using one of those, I'll check out those units you recommended because I couldn't seem to find a very sturdy looking sender.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
I'm interested, but I'm looking for something like 35 gals for a rear tank. I like the use of aluminum, and a universal sending unit.
If you are interested in getting some orders, I would strongly consider something larger than 26 gal. I would only be interested if it was something at or greater than 35 gal.
If you are interested in getting some orders, I would strongly consider something larger than 26 gal. I would only be interested if it was something at or greater than 35 gal.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
I saw they had the tanks, what did you do for a sender, if I can remember right, it was expensive.
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
You extend the stock sender, there around 200 bucks. I would bet that you wrap up more than that in building your own tank. Remember that you time is free to you, but still worth something.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Bath, Michigan
LMC large-capacity fuel tanks
Since they don't mention in their catalog whether or not you can use these tanks with diesel, I called LMC directly and asked them if they were galvanized and/or good for use with diesel, and they told me NO, they are NOT OK to use with diesel fuel. Did they say anything about that when you ordered them?
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 17
Since they don't mention in their catalog whether or not you can use these tanks with diesel, I called LMC directly and asked them if they were galvanized and/or good for use with diesel, and they told me NO, they are NOT OK to use with diesel fuel. Did they say anything about that when you ordered them?
Not that I'd enjoy filling a 38 gallon tank! $150 fill up, ouch, ouch....
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
Since they don't mention in their catalog whether or not you can use these tanks with diesel, I called LMC directly and asked them if they were galvanized and/or good for use with diesel, and they told me NO, they are NOT OK to use with diesel fuel. Did they say anything about that when you ordered them?
I modified the one that is in my 93 to make the sending unit work, it's been in for over a year and still is working.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,737
Likes: 179
From: Western Mass
The tanks are probably ni-terne coated, not galvanized. Most people mistake this and just think its galvanized.
LMC probably says it doesn't fit, because they senders are different, and the holes in the tanks have tabs in difference spots gas vs diesel.
Its nothing a grinder and a few seconds won't fix.
LMC probably says it doesn't fit, because they senders are different, and the holes in the tanks have tabs in difference spots gas vs diesel.
Its nothing a grinder and a few seconds won't fix.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Bath, Michigan
The tanks are probably ni-terne coated, not galvanized. Most people mistake this and just think its galvanized.
LMC probably says it doesn't fit, because they senders are different, and the holes in the tanks have tabs in difference spots gas vs diesel.
Its nothing a grinder and a few seconds won't fix.
LMC probably says it doesn't fit, because they senders are different, and the holes in the tanks have tabs in difference spots gas vs diesel.
Its nothing a grinder and a few seconds won't fix.
When I called LMC and asked them about the larger fuel tanks, they didn't say it wouldn't fit, they said specifically that it was NOT for use with diesel fuel. And I would have also purchased the sender that they specify for this tank, as they also offer this along with the tank (if it was approved/mfr'd for use with diesel).