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Gents, I just took my old fuel tank out to fit up a new Autometer sending unit into the thing (to match my new fuel gauge) and I haven't really got that far yet (so I dont know whether it will be a direct bolt up- probably not - or whether I need an adapter if there is such a thing, but, that is not really the question though feel free to answer it...
The question is: on the top of the tank I have discovered two screw looking things which appear to be a touch moist with fuel. I am assuming that is some kind of pressure release thing?
Anyone confirm it for me?
Ta guys.
Oh, yeah, the steel hard line which goes to the brass fitting on the tank broke right near the brass fitting....Jeez, fun fun fun!
Yes, that is the one. They certainly look like screws up top. I'll clean the old thing up and see what I have got and get a photo of it up here. If there are holes that have been patched up, it might be time for a new tank.
The only thing I can think of is that's where the rear baffle is. Maybe the spot welds failed, or were missed from the factory, so the screws were added to hold it in place.
Now you've got me I'll get under there and see if there are two holes in the floor of the cabin.
Let you know! (At work until late tonight, so won't be able to tell for about ten hours)
Wouldn't that have ruined your day if that's what's happened! Heheh...
I'll get back to you on that one!
To answer your question, it doesn't look original compared to mine. It looks almost like an after-market sending unit riveted to an adapter. An older replacement maybe?
Edit: Was your truck built in Australia? Ford Australia may have used different suppliers and your sending unit may be original for your side of the planet.
Here is a picture of my original sending unit (still works) and the adapter ring for an after-market unit.
To answer your question, it doesn't look original compared to mine. It looks almost like an after-market sending unit riveted to an adapter. An older replacement maybe?
Edit: Was your truck built in Australia? Ford Australia may have used different suppliers and your sending unit may be original for your side of the planet.
Here is a picture of my original sending unit (still works) and the adapter ring for an after-market unit.
I have a new steel tank is there any reason to treat the inside with anything to prevent rust? or just install it and don't worry about it? Thanks
Now you've got me I'll get under there and see if there are two holes in the floor of the cabin.
Let you know! (At work until late tonight, so won't be able to tell for about ten hours)
Wouldn't that have ruined your day if that's what's happened! Heheh...
I'll get back to you on that one!
Wouldn't be the first time someone drilled though the floor into a fuel tank. Don't ask
I have a new steel tank is there any reason to treat the inside with anything to prevent rust? or just install it and don't worry about it? Thanks
Lots of argument about that because of alcohol being added to fuel these days. I bought a brand new snow blower last season but didn't remove the fuel after the season was over. This year I tried to start it and nothing. Took it to the shop and it had eaten the gaskets and etched part of the carburator. They said avoid any alcohol fuel it at all possible.
If you do line it make sure you use something that tolerates alcohol!!
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I'll get under there and see if there are two holes in the floor of the cabin. 
