Aux Tank Idea
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Aux Tank Idea
I need to get more gas options in my 68 F250 4x4. I was thinking of installing a tank / tool box combo such as:
Fuelbox FTC44 - The Fuelbox
This company said they have no problem with it being gravity feed. I was thinking about having a reserve switch with a auto switch that could go back and forth between primary and secondary tank and give me a total of 59 gallons of gas.
Has anyone done this? If so any issues I am not thinking about? I know if fuel line breaks I would be dropping 40 gallons on the street but other than that.
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Fuelbox FTC44 - The Fuelbox
This company said they have no problem with it being gravity feed. I was thinking about having a reserve switch with a auto switch that could go back and forth between primary and secondary tank and give me a total of 59 gallons of gas.
Has anyone done this? If so any issues I am not thinking about? I know if fuel line breaks I would be dropping 40 gallons on the street but other than that.
Thanks
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good question
I have been thinking of how i could do the same. that small interior tank just doesn't cut it. i would like to mount a tank under the bed. there is a ton of room under there. might take mine to a custom truck shop. i don't want to mess around too much with something holding large amounts of gas. i like that box and it looks clean just pricey for what it is.
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Why not add a rear fuel tank like TP Daniels'? https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11249613
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I have one of these.
30 gallon left side outside frame mounted fuel tank (41.50" long x 17" wide x 11.30" high).
1957/77 P350/500 (P Series Parcel Delivery) / 1961/77 B500 (School Bus) / 1973/77 M450 (Class A Motorhome) / 1973/77 all: Use without Evaporative Emission.
D3TZ-9275-E (replaced B8T-9275-A) .. Fuel Tank Sending Unit / Marked C4TF-9275-T, D3TF-9275 EA or EB and etc / Obsolete -- DC has them
30 gallon left side outside frame mounted fuel tank (41.50" long x 17" wide x 11.30" high).
1957/77 P350/500 (P Series Parcel Delivery) / 1961/77 B500 (School Bus) / 1973/77 M450 (Class A Motorhome) / 1973/77 all: Use without Evaporative Emission.
D3TZ-9275-E (replaced B8T-9275-A) .. Fuel Tank Sending Unit / Marked C4TF-9275-T, D3TF-9275 EA or EB and etc / Obsolete -- DC has them
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They are about $1,200 installed for the 44 gallon tank. I have heard the F250 4x4 is very difficult to find an aux tank due to the frame rails being narrow. That is was led me into this direction. If that is not the case I would be very happy as I would love to keep all 8 ft of my bed! It is expensive but would be a clean alternative and the tool box is nice to have.
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The thing, I don't like about the mustang rear tank is not being able to re-mount my spare tire under the body and out of the way. As I have to much crap in the bed right now with out having to deal with a tire.
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I had a Chevy suburban tank that fit nicely in the rear frame rails. I don't remember for sure but I think it was 26 gallon. Yes you do loose that place for the spare but it's a crappy place for the spare to be when you really need it. I'd rather have the spare mounted in the bed than a fuel tank.
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I had a Chevy suburban tank that fit nicely in the rear frame rails. I don't remember for sure but I think it was 26 gallon. Yes you do loose that place for the spare but it's a crappy place for the spare to be when you really need it. I'd rather have the spare mounted in the bed than a fuel tank.
winch out of maybe a 2000 ish F150..yes. But pointing towards a hole in the step bumper. My $.02.
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They are about $1,200 installed for the 44 gallon tank. I have heard the F250 4x4 is very difficult to find an aux tank due to the frame rails being narrow. That is was led me into this direction. If that is not the case I would be very happy as I would love to keep all 8 ft of my bed! It is expensive but would be a clean alternative and the tool box is nice to have.
https://titanfueltanks.com/shop/inbe...minum-5814090/
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I'am still using under side support bracket for insurance since my truck is 4wd and will see rougher terrain then most 2wd's
Orich
It's not pretty but it works for me. I've hd it for about 10 yrs but just took pixs last yr.
