Fuel Tank Replacement
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Fuel Tank Replacement
Hi all....1989 F150 351w 4x4....rear tank and straps are going to go this week, any suggestions on how to approach the job? Looks very simple, just wondering if I'm going to encounter something
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LOL...yeah, rust...I'm in Michigan, they don't even temper the salt up here with sand....btw, I spent many a moon in Maine, mostly around Ogunquit...my dad's a coastie, spent his time on the s.e light on block island...you familiar?
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Replace your pump and sending unit while you're in the tank. I was a cheapskate and made that mistake already.
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IrishChef,
I was in the same situation as you are now with my 1990 F150 just a few months ago. The unfortunate part is that when I lowered the tank, it was so rust damaged that I had to replace the tank as well; thanks to all the salt we use here. I chose a plastic tank that will last longer than the rest of the vehicle.
In addition to a new pump and sender unit, I bought new metal straps to replace my rusted items. To attempt to extend their service, I painted all metal items with two coats of brush on bed liner. It seems to put down a nice looking black polyurethane coating that is very tough. This will be the new item's first exposure to salt coming up this winter.
Just a thought,
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I was in the same situation as you are now with my 1990 F150 just a few months ago. The unfortunate part is that when I lowered the tank, it was so rust damaged that I had to replace the tank as well; thanks to all the salt we use here. I chose a plastic tank that will last longer than the rest of the vehicle.
In addition to a new pump and sender unit, I bought new metal straps to replace my rusted items. To attempt to extend their service, I painted all metal items with two coats of brush on bed liner. It seems to put down a nice looking black polyurethane coating that is very tough. This will be the new item's first exposure to salt coming up this winter.
Just a thought,
-JR <!-- / message --> <!-- controls -->
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