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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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fuel tank

I was just wondering how big of a fuel tank my 1979 F-150 SWB has. Just got it home after the engine overhaul. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Where is it located ?
Behind seat or near the back of the truck.

I would say close to 76L or 16 1/2 gallons
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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I believe the behind the axle tanks are 19.1 gallons...
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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and unless im seriously mistaken, or he has a custom truck, the 79's didnt have the tank in the cab... 77 was the last year for that.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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it is a custom, and the tank is back by the axle. thanks
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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The tank behind the axle is 19.2 gallons.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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or 16.5 Imp gallons

My bad about the cab tank
 
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