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From: iowa
have you looked into the alum fuel cells that Jegs sells? They have them with fuel level sensors for Ford last time I checked. Then do away with the lift pump, run the sump through the bed and too a high preasure pump to your fuel system.
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From: iowa
had to run the fuel cell because there was no way to mount the rangers stock tank, plus the stock tank wouldn't hve had big enough fittings, was in the wrong place and was a PITA. But no the rules in my main class did not dictate the use of fuel cells.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Hey monsterbaby, you have any problems with the stuff in the bed when the weather hits, water in fuel, battery problems, electrical problems with the fans, etc?
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From: iowa
Zach, remember the fans are intended to be in the front of the vehicle behind the radiator so in normal condition rain will come through and hit them anyway so they are pretty well sealed so no problem there. Batteries pretty much have to be sealed to keep the acid in (although vented they still have to keep it in) plus those are group 31 truck batteries and on a truck they tend to get wet etc anyway. About the only thing I have any worries with is the fuel cell, I don't have any problems getting water in there, but after playing in the mud you can get mud up around the fill cap so hve to be carefull when opening it to make sure and clean everything off first so as not to get any dirt into the fuel.
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From: Slatington PA
Well, i wont be putting this truck anywhere near mud, or the bigger local problem, cow pies. But the fuel cell was recommended by other poeple too, so i'm going to go with that. I found this really nice Dimond Plate Aluminum one that hold 17.5 galons, has a sealer bladder thing(puncture proof, dont know what you call it). i can mount it usine the front bolts that hold my bed down, so it's good in that aspect, and i can put a large pump on it that can handel my greater gph fuel consumption. looking at it though, i'm reminded that it reallt wont be a daily driver anymore, it'll just be a show truck/racing truck. I always said trucks shouldn't be showroom vehicals, thats what cars are for. Oh well. as far as moving things to the back, i dont think i'm gonna go that road. I still will have it liecenced, insured, and registared, so if i go somewhere, i dont want to have to worry about my batteries being stolen.
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From: Quesnel, BC, Canada
why not mount the batteries in the back with the fuel cell...and get a locking, solid tonneau cover. It will do 2 things, decrease drag and secure the goodies under it.
BTW...this thread is definately lacking pics....and that vid of the fullsize bronco on page 3 is a members over on fulsizebronco.com.
BTW...this thread is definately lacking pics....and that vid of the fullsize bronco on page 3 is a members over on fulsizebronco.com.
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From: Slatington PA
Well, i allready have a soft cover for it, and thats in good shape. i like it better than the hard ones because it is easier to remove, even if it is a pain to get back on in the winter. I will still used the truck for going on trips, and i'ld really prefer the cargo room for suitcases and bags. Thanks for the advice though wendell.
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A soft one is good, just put it on when you race, it will reduce drag on a p/u truck, unlike leaving your tailgate down, which does nothing to help us, that was just a myth that turned out to be untrue, but the cover will help, I'm glad you allready have one, your thinking ahead, "good man".