Fuel capacity ?
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Fuel capacity ?
My truck is a '86 F-150, shortbed, 2WD, 300CI, 4-Speed overdive. Like many trucks of this vintage my fuel guage don't work (for now, but it will) and the only way that I can accurately know about the remaining fuel is by checking the mileage. So, I filled it up, drove for about 200 miles on Friday, then re-filled it, checked mileage and got what I thought was a respectable 17.6 mpg. That was with some 70-75mph interstate, and other mostly rural driving.
But still the question remains is what my tank capacity is?
But still the question remains is what my tank capacity is?
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My truck is a '86 F-150, shortbed, 2WD, 300CI, 4-Speed overdive. Like many trucks of this vintage my fuel guage don't work (for now, but it will) and the only way that I can accurately know about the remaining fuel is by checking the mileage. So, I filled it up, drove for about 200 miles on Friday, then re-filled it, checked mileage and got what I thought was a respectable 17.6 mpg. That was with some 70-75mph interstate, and other mostly rural driving. But still the question remains is what my tank capacity is?
Front Tank: 16.5 Gal
Rear Tank (optional): 19 Gal.
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133" and 155" Wheelbase (long Bed):
Front Tank: 19 Gal
Rear Tank (optional): 19 Gal
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138" and 155" wheelbase is for the Supercab, long and Short Beds.
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Supercab shortbed would be 133"
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Not accorrding to the Ford Service Specification Manual. FPS 365-322-81
Shortbed Supercab is the 138" wheelbase.
Exact measurments 138.8"
It's a six inch difference from the 133" regular cab Long Bed.
Shortbed Supercab is the 138" wheelbase.
Exact measurments 138.8"
It's a six inch difference from the 133" regular cab Long Bed.
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Not trying to dispute your info but a Supercab short bed is built on the same wheelbase/frame as a reg cab long bed, thus 133". The only 138" wb truck Ford built is Econoline.
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Page Reference # 24-50-01 through 24-50-04 in the Ford Light Truck Specification Manual. FPS 365-322-81
F-150/F-250 SuperCab (shortbed) WB: 3526mm / 138" (138.8")
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For the F-350 Chassis cab 3475mm (136.8) and 4084mm (160.8) Both use 19 gallon tanks.
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There is also 3150mm (124") 18 gallon midship tank, and 3505mm (138"), and 3937mm (155") 22.1 gallon aft axle tank, listed for the Econoline.
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Edit: The 1981 Ford Pickup Brochure backs up the Specification Manual. Center of page under Stylesyde Pickup Dimensions (4x2)
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/amcar...p/bilder/9.jpg
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Ford Dissagrees with you.
Page Reference # 24-50-01 through 24-50-04 in the Ford Light Truck Specification Manual. FPS 365-322-81
F-150/F-250 SuperCab (shortbed) WB: 3526mm / 138" (138.8")
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For the F-350 Chassis cab 3475mm (136.8) and 4084mm (160.8) Both use 19 gallon tanks.
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There is also 3150mm (124") 18 gallon midship tank, and 3505mm (138"), and 3937mm (155") 22.1 gallon aft axle tank, listed for the Econoline.
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Edit: The 1981 Ford Pickup Brochure backs up the Specification Manual. Center of page under Stylesyde Pickup Dimensions (4x2)
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/amcar...p/bilder/9.jpg
Page Reference # 24-50-01 through 24-50-04 in the Ford Light Truck Specification Manual. FPS 365-322-81
F-150/F-250 SuperCab (shortbed) WB: 3526mm / 138" (138.8")
-------
For the F-350 Chassis cab 3475mm (136.8) and 4084mm (160.8) Both use 19 gallon tanks.
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There is also 3150mm (124") 18 gallon midship tank, and 3505mm (138"), and 3937mm (155") 22.1 gallon aft axle tank, listed for the Econoline.
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Edit: The 1981 Ford Pickup Brochure backs up the Specification Manual. Center of page under Stylesyde Pickup Dimensions (4x2)
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/amcar...p/bilder/9.jpg
Thanks for your precise information!
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