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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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'86 E150 fuel sending unit

I have a 1986 ford E150 Econoline that needs the fuel tank and sending unit replaced. I don't have a problem finding a tank but I cant find a sending unit for that model. The tank is behind the axle, 22gal. Gas with a carberator.
The sending unit has only one outlet with a 2 prong plug. The gas tank had a pin hole leak in it on the bottom, then last winter the sending unit float fell off. I found it at the bottom of the tank. Any ideas on how to fix it if I cant find a replacement?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by raye321
I have a 1986 ford E150 Econoline that needs the fuel tank and sending unit replaced. I don't have a problem finding a tank but I cant find a sending unit for that model. The tank is behind the axle, 22gal. Gas with a carberator.
The sending unit has only one outlet with a 2 prong plug. The gas tank had a pin hole leak in it on the bottom, then last winter the sending unit float fell off. I found it at the bottom of the tank. Any ideas on how to fix it if I cant find a replacement?

is your engine EFI or Carb? what engine size?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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if it carb and 22 gal in rear fuel sender unit here link
Spectra Premium FG72A Sending Unit for Ford : Amazon.com : Automotive Spectra Premium FG72A Sending Unit for Ford : Amazon.com : Automotive

should fit on your van
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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fuel sending unit

Thanks Super. It's a 300ci (4.9) 6 cyl. with a carb. The link you sent me from Amazon, looks sort of like mine but it says it will not fit a 1986 ford e150
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by raye321
Thanks Super. It's a 300ci (4.9) 6 cyl. with a carb. The link you sent me from Amazon, looks sort of like mine but it says it will not fit a 1986 ford e150

EFI start in 86 to up that why not showed non-EFI fuel sender unit

but 1985 picture if look same your then u can order 85 for 86 van cuz it should be fit and work.. if 1 steel fuel line and electric plug on sender unit on picture look same your then y can order it.. for 22 gal tank only
 
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