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Oct 4, 2019 | 03:41 PM

xtal_01

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fuel sender unit

I have a 1986 F-150 4x4 with a 4.9 six in it. Mid mounted tank.

The sender unit failed years and years ago ... before I even got the truck.

Finally thinking about fixing it (in 5 years I have run out of gas twice).

So, I went on RockAuto ... nothing listed.

Tried a Ford dealer site ... listed one but it had a pump in it. Since I have a carburetor and an old style mechanical fuel pump, I would not think I have a pump in tank. Plus it was listed as discontinued.

Does anyone have a part number and where I can find a sender unit (and I assume the locking ring will be rusted away)?

Thanks .... Mike

Oct 4, 2019 | 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xtal_01

I have a 1986 F150 4x4 with 4.9L and Mid-Ship tank.

The sender unit failed years and years ago ... before I even got the truck. Finally thinking about fixing it (in 5 years I have run out of gas twice).

So, I went on RockAuto ... nothing listed.

Does anyone have a part number and where I can find a sender unit (and I assume the locking ring will be rusted away)?

E5TZ-9275-G .. 19 Gallon Mid-Ship Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Use without EFI - Use with Unleaded Fuel / Includes E1VZ-9417-B Gasket / Obsolete

1985/86 F150/350 all I-6 & V8 gas engines except 460.

RPN PARTS in Erie PA has 3 = 888-864-9305.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 4 = 972-937-2201.
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E5TZ-9275-H .. 17 Gallon One Tube Mid-Ship Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Use without EFI / Includes E1VZ-9417-B Gasket / Obsolete

1985/86 F150/350 all I-6 & V8 gas engines except 460.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 2 = 800-543-4959.

Oct 4, 2019 | 07:27 PM

xtal_01

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AWESOME!!!!!!!!

OK ... just one more dumb question ..... how will I know what tank I have? Since there is only 2 gallons difference I am guessing they look very similar.

Would the truck VIN number help?

I don't think the tank has ever been out (33 year old truck)d.

I did sneak my hand on top of the tank last year .... grounded the tank sending wire and it the gauge moved so I know it is the sensor that is dead.

Thanks ..... Mike

PS .... wonder what the thinking was to have two tanks so close to the same size?

Oct 4, 2019 | 09:21 PM

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If you have a 8 ft bed, you can assume you have the 19 gallon tank. The short beds had the 17 gallon tank.

Oct 4, 2019 | 09:52 PM

xtal_01

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Great!

Yep ... 8 ft bed ... so most likely 19 gallons!

Wondered why two tanks ... didn't even think about a short bed (never had one).

Thanks so very much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Oct 5, 2019 | 12:15 AM

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My truck is a little older (82) and I got a fuel sending unit on Amazon. Spectra still makes parts and i'm sure you can find one easy there.

Oct 5, 2019 | 12:39 AM

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Thanks .... I just checked and can't seem to find one listed for my truck.

I found their website and have e-mailed the company to see if they do make one.

I hope they do ... about 25% of he cost of a Ford unit.

Mike