gas tank replacement
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gas tank replacement
hey guys, i just oredered a new tank off of ebay,..........few questions....1 i couldnt really afford a new sending unit yet, is it ok to use my old one for now? 2 what size is the metal line? 3 do i need to replace my straps?...........any other input would be appreciated.....oh and how do i remove the sending unit??
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#1. If your current sending unit works, re-use it. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
#2. For what? To put a wrench on? It's a rubber line slipped over a pipe, you may have to cut the hose off to remove it. Just get some new fuel line to replace it.
#3. If your straps are in good shape and not rusted through your good to use them again.
#4. To get the sending unit out you need to remove the lock ring that holds it in. It's the outermost ring you see while looking at the sending unit as it sits in the tank. Get a flathead screwdriver and a hammer and use one of the "cut out" areas to turn it counter clockwise. It'll be hard to turn at first due to corrosion but keep at it, it'll turn.
#1. If your current sending unit works, re-use it. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
#2. For what? To put a wrench on? It's a rubber line slipped over a pipe, you may have to cut the hose off to remove it. Just get some new fuel line to replace it.
#3. If your straps are in good shape and not rusted through your good to use them again.
#4. To get the sending unit out you need to remove the lock ring that holds it in. It's the outermost ring you see while looking at the sending unit as it sits in the tank. Get a flathead screwdriver and a hammer and use one of the "cut out" areas to turn it counter clockwise. It'll be hard to turn at first due to corrosion but keep at it, it'll turn.
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Your not going to wreck the sending unit taking it out, mine was original and came right out and I live in the salty, cold north after being in the tank for 29+ years. If you have doubts soak it in some pb blaster (or equivalent) for a couple of days. If your in no hurry you can get it out unharmed you can get it done and save some cash for other things.
For the filler neck I'd go through Bronco graveyard, or LMC, or go ask the local parts store what they have.
For the filler neck I'd go through Bronco graveyard, or LMC, or go ask the local parts store what they have.
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My new tank came with a new ring and gasket for the sending unit. It has been about 10 years since I did mine, but for the filler tube I got mine from CarQuest. It was for fuel and I had to buy a 3 foot piece. I still have a piece. It has a Gates part number 23976. I would check around for prices. Might be cheaper through a truck part site?
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How much did you pay on ebay for your tank? Is it a brand new one? I have a couple of questions also if I may:
I've seen where I can get a new one for $150.00. Is that a good price?
How do you remove the filler neck?
I've seen where I can get a new one for $150.00. Is that a good price?
How do you remove the filler neck?
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Clean your straps and paint them. When you install them make sure their are no sharp edges touching the plastic. I have used and old seat belt to pad the tank where I think it might rub the strap or crossmember. And last, make sure the straps are tight so the tank cannot move or shift this will cause a hole.
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for shipping and all, im paying $84.....do a search fo f150 fuel tank...for some reason the one listed under f100 is higher, but the same tank.....look up under the fender and you can see hose clamps......btw, i havent received my tank yet, so i dont know anything of the quality, it is also going to be metal....at oreillys or autozone you can get them for about 120, so unless thats a platic one i would skip on the 150
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I would not use a radiator hose or heater hose for the truck. I just asked this question the other day and was told that the hoses will be eaten up quickly by gasoline, as they are rubber. The fuel filler hoses are neoprene and are made specifically for fuel. Just my 2 cents worth.
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It's true, just straight rubber hoses can deteriorate in as soon as a year, even sooner, when used for fuel line. The more the vehicle sits, the worse it gets too. This is more of a problem for constant-use fuel line, though - line that has gas in it constantly, not line that only has gas in it when you are filling up at the gas station. However, the filler neck is exposed to gasoline fumes at all times. True fuel line has a lining inside that is made to withstand gasoline. I think you'll have trouble finding cut-to-length hose of this size rated for fuel though, so you might try looking for the part itself.
