Fuel Tank Compatability

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Jul 30, 2008 | 03:43 PM

jimb_83

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Fuel Tank Compatability

My brother purchased and installed a large Transfer Flow fuel tank for his 2004 F350 Diesel powered Crew Cab with an 8' bed. His old OEM fuel tank now sits on the side of his house.

I own a 2004 F250 Diesel powered Crew Cab with a 6.5' bed. My fuel tank is only 29 gallons whereas the one my brother pulled out is 39 gallons.

My question involves compatability between our two trucks.

Will the F350 fuel tank fit into my F250 truck?
If yes, what's involved in this project?
I know that a deeper sender unit would be required.
Anything else?

I haven't been able to find anyone at Ford to help me determine if this larger tank will fit into my truck.

Thank you in advance for any advise on this matter.

Jul 30, 2008 | 06:37 PM

84deisel

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long bed tank won't fit in short bed.I think the fuel fill location is different(further back on short bed?)

Jul 30, 2008 | 07:31 PM

aldridgec

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It's a matter of length. I've never tried but the issue isn't the depth of the tank that makes up the difference it's the length of the tank. 29 gallon is the largest you can get from the factory on any short bed superduty.

Jul 30, 2008 | 07:42 PM

cartmanea

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I think if it fit Ford would make one tank instead of two.