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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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Has anyone put an additional fuel tank in any of the newer trucks? I want to place a 20 gallon or so tank in the front of the bed and protect it. I also would like to install a switch like the early 90’s had to switch tanks. I know it would require an additional pump, hoses, and electric flow diverter like the one from JC Whitney.

My main questions are the following:
What is the working line pressure of the fuel pump?
What kind of flow rate do I need?
Is there a difference between a gas pump and a diesel pump?
Do diesels have return fuel lines?
I know that I would have to install a rollover valve and vent to the outside. I would really love to hear from some people that have done this kind of upgrade.

Rickey Bell
00’ F250 Diesel 6-Speed 4x4
 
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Transfer flow! they make tanks for your truck and all the systems needed to hook it up.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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Transfer Flow tanks look nice!! But $1,000??? I was thinking more like a 22 gallon from Summit for <$200 plus accessories.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Take a look at these. They start at 400 and come with a tool box on top..

Handy Tool + Fuel Box
Northern Tool + Fuel Box
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Combo TOOL BOX and AUXILIARY Fuel Tank
Four styles in bright diamond tread plate aluminum. Auxiliary fuel tank with toolbox built in! Tanks have a withdraw tube, return and drain fitting and a blank plate to mount a fuel pump or gauge sending unit. Crowned tool box lids are stainless steel locks. Item 349003 is a C Channel box with top gas filler opening. Others have front corner fill. 41 and 60 gallon units fit short wheelbase pickups. 90 and 97 gallon models fit only long wheelbase pickups. Outside dimensions are shown. All boxes are intended for highway use with non-hazardous fluids and fluids with a flashpoint greater than 100°F. It is the user's responsibility to comply with local, state and federal requirements pertaining to safe transportation, loading, and discharging of tank contents. Factory Shipped. Truck Ship.

That is pretty nice for $500
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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With a Diesel you do have more options than us gas users. Check your state laws as some will not allow the 2 to be connected while others will if you block the original filler so it can not over flow.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by daimon1054
With a Diesel you do have more options than us gas users. Check your state laws as some will not allow the 2 to be connected while others will if you block the original filler so it can not over flow.
Overflow? Do you mean tubing the bed tank into the main tank? No, I would want to keep them completely separate. That way, when I am on the farm I can run agricultural fuel, and flip the switch before I go on the road.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Be carfull If you get stopped and your rear tank is plumbed so that you can run on it and there is offroad only fule in it you can get a hugh fine.
It does not happen often but a friend of mine was hit hard. He had 150,000 miles on his truck, they caught him running red diesel. So they said 100,000 / 14mpg is what ever and then he had to pay the tax on that amount of fule. It's was OK though because he could deduct for every reciept! I thing with fines and such he was taged right 10 grand.
 
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$10,000 DAMN!!! You could shoot someone and get less of a fine!!!
 
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