gas tank replacement
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From: darrington wash
gas tank replacement
ive asked about gas tanks when i first signed up here, but i was asking about other possible tank locations..
this time i am asking for help on where to look for a newer gas tank that is behind the seat. mines rusted out pretty bad, and is causing my fuel lines to clog up. but, i can get it to run with a hoes connected to the fuel pump and ran to a 2 gallon can of gas.
so where should i begin to look for a newer or brand new tank. i was looking at my uncles 70 something ford f-350. and it has 4 gas tanks in it, and one of them is behind the seat and looks similar to the one i pulled out... maybe that will be a bit easier to find in better condition is a 70s fuel tank?
HELP I WANT THIS THING TO RUN SO BAD SO I CAN TAKE MY DRIVERS TEST lol
this time i am asking for help on where to look for a newer gas tank that is behind the seat. mines rusted out pretty bad, and is causing my fuel lines to clog up. but, i can get it to run with a hoes connected to the fuel pump and ran to a 2 gallon can of gas.
so where should i begin to look for a newer or brand new tank. i was looking at my uncles 70 something ford f-350. and it has 4 gas tanks in it, and one of them is behind the seat and looks similar to the one i pulled out... maybe that will be a bit easier to find in better condition is a 70s fuel tank?
HELP I WANT THIS THING TO RUN SO BAD SO I CAN TAKE MY DRIVERS TEST lol
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Billy, I believe any of the behind the seat tanks will swap in. Have you tried taking yours out and rinsing it out with gas? You can take it out, rinse and pour it out of the filler spout.
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Once removed look inside and determine the internal level of rust; I wouldn't be surprise yours isn't repairable; Along with cleaning out the tanks; I recommend unclogging the pickup tube inside the tank; (I use a solid wire strap; usually the type is the piece of wire use to hold insulation between wall studs) this seems to be the main reason most tanks fail to allow the fuel to flow from the tank to the pump. Additionally replace all rubber lines with new fuel line tubing.
Hope this helps.
Mitch
Hope this helps.
Mitch
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well... the gas tank was removed the other day and when i poured the remaining gas out... there where a few big chunks of rust about half a card from a deck of playing cards...
ive flushed the pick up tube with an air compressor[just a little tinny one that is barrely enough to fill up a bike tire] and then took some of the remaining gas, after letting it settle and poured it into a gas can... and then poured it in my tank not even a half gallon.. and swished it around the inside of the tank... and even more large chunks of rust are comming out...
so far... ive came up with a tank sealer or...i may just have some one weld me a tank up for me... but hopefully the wrecking yard in town will have a 70 ford truck or something that i can snag a tank off of..
ive flushed the pick up tube with an air compressor[just a little tinny one that is barrely enough to fill up a bike tire] and then took some of the remaining gas, after letting it settle and poured it into a gas can... and then poured it in my tank not even a half gallon.. and swished it around the inside of the tank... and even more large chunks of rust are comming out...
so far... ive came up with a tank sealer or...i may just have some one weld me a tank up for me... but hopefully the wrecking yard in town will have a 70 ford truck or something that i can snag a tank off of..
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ok... i just ordered a tank from F100Central.com | 53, 54, 55, 56 | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 | Ford F100 | Information | Parts its a replacement for a 1956 and as far as i can tell from the one picture it identical to mine. 230 dollars befor shipping and handleing though... [its a lot cheaper then having some one make a new one. and easier then doing the tank sealer... ] i should be happy by friday hopefully...
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ok... i just ordered a tank from F100Central.com | 53, 54, 55, 56 | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 | Ford F100 | Information | Parts its a replacement for a 1956 and as far as i can tell from the one picture it identical to mine. 230 dollars befor shipping and handleing though... [its a lot cheaper then having some one make a new one. and easier then doing the tank sealer... ] i should be happy by friday hopefully...
> > In 1970, Ford replaced all the previous in-cab tanks used from 1961 thru 1969 with this tank. The only differences are, this tank is 19.5 gallons, and one fitting is different.
The tanks used prior to 1961 are different, and were not used after 1960.
You cannot go by illustrations, you can only go by application.
The tanks may look the same, because Ford only has one basic illustration in the parts catalogs from 1957 thru 1977.
Sellers of reproduction parts COPY the illustrations from Ford parts catalogs or shop manuals, and use them in their catalogs.
Parts catalog illustrations are used for part number references only.
A tank used in 1956 (B6C-9002-B), or 1957/60 (COTB-9002-B) is in-correct for a 1961 and later.
1955 and earlier trucks do NOT have in-cab tanks, the tank is under the cab on the right side.
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D0TZ-9002-A .. Fuel Tank / Fits 1970/72 F100/350, and > >
> > In 1970, Ford replaced all the previous in-cab tanks used from 1961 thru 1969 with this tank. The only differences are, this tank is 19.5 gallons, and one fitting is different.
The tanks used prior to 1961 are different, and were not used after 1960.
> > In 1970, Ford replaced all the previous in-cab tanks used from 1961 thru 1969 with this tank. The only differences are, this tank is 19.5 gallons, and one fitting is different.
The tanks used prior to 1961 are different, and were not used after 1960.
well i hope there is SOME way i can mod the truck a bit or mod the tank a bit or mod both a bit to fit this tank.... I WILL GET THIS THING TO WORK DARN IT!!!
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Hey Billy...I have an extra tank here in need of a good home...been dry for a long time and looks really good inside. Its yours for the asking...I believe its out of a 66. Im not sure which sending unit gasket you will need... I went thru similar situation a lil while back and ND said there were 2 gaskets used for the sending units but I will be darned if I can remember which year is the cutoff.
Is there a way by looking at the hole where the sending unit sits which version of tank is which ?? Or is there any other way to tell ??
- cs65
Is there a way by looking at the hole where the sending unit sits which version of tank is which ?? Or is there any other way to tell ??
- cs65
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The other issue with rusting tanks is the pick up tube. It was mention earlier to clean it out with wire or compressed air but the line itself will rust and possibly form tiny holes. I found that out after I filled the tank and kept stalling once the fuel level dropped enough to expose the hole.
Another option to get the rust out is to drop a section of steel chain in the tank and slosh that around. It will knock all the rust sheets off the walls and you'll be able to pull it out with a magnet. When I did this 5 years ago I filled half a 5 gallon bucket with rust and other junk. To fix the pick up tube, I installed a length of aluminum line on a -6 AN 90 bulkhead elbow to replace the bad one. I had to move it towards the sending unit a little bit to still get a wrench on it while tightening it down. Install a plug on the original pickup to seal the tank again. Works well enough that I haven't had to replace it yet. I do have a replacement tank but haven't had a need to swap it out yet.
Another option to get the rust out is to drop a section of steel chain in the tank and slosh that around. It will knock all the rust sheets off the walls and you'll be able to pull it out with a magnet. When I did this 5 years ago I filled half a 5 gallon bucket with rust and other junk. To fix the pick up tube, I installed a length of aluminum line on a -6 AN 90 bulkhead elbow to replace the bad one. I had to move it towards the sending unit a little bit to still get a wrench on it while tightening it down. Install a plug on the original pickup to seal the tank again. Works well enough that I haven't had to replace it yet. I do have a replacement tank but haven't had a need to swap it out yet.
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Bill, Can one safely use one of these 19.5 gallon tanks in place of the existing one in his 61-69 pickup? You know I don't give a rats butt about part numbers, just whether parts will swap in or not. Fellows yarding on a sat. may not have his parts book or computer handy, but if he knows that the part will fit he can purchase what he is needing install it, and post here later to find out if he has a correct part number or not.John
19.5 gallon capacity / service package includes 372480-S .. Fitting.
AFAIK, and to the best of my knowledge, the only difference is the capacity and the fitting.
1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog reference: Text / Section 90 / Page 1.
I wouldn't BS you, John...or anyone else on FTE.
