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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Fuel Leak

95 F-150 4x4 w/ 351w and dual fuel tanks.

There is a fuel leak that keeps the frame wet where the spare tire hanger bolts into the frame on the drivers/forward side. I can see a few fuel lines up there but none of them is visibly leaking. I only get it when the rear tank is full. There are no fuel crossover problems *knock on wood*. From below, both tanks appear to be intact and without leaks.

What should I be looking for?

Dave
 
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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My fuel tank rusted from the outside due to dirt buildup above skid plate. Tanks aren't painted so they rust quickly.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Yep, tank... It's really not too bad to take down if you run it low on fuel or siphon it out first...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks for the answers.

So I can assume it's the rear tank since the leak is closest to the front/left corner of the aft tank?

While we're on it, I see 38gal tanks available for the 80-89s. Does anyone know about an aftermarket or swap that allows a larger capacity rear tank in a 95?

Dave
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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you loose your spare, and you need the fuel pump that goes with the deeper tank.

go to national parts depot and price one and get pdf catalog download.

link is to the left of page.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Thanks. I knew about the lost spare, but buying another fuel pump probably isn't worth it.

(Although this guarantees my rear pump will fail one week after changing to another 19g rear tank)

Dave
 
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