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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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Pulling the tanks would be considerably easier than lifting the bed on my bucket truck! But I've gotta finish building the swimming pool before I touch the truck again or pulling the bed off my bucket truck will be easier than living with my wife!
Originally Posted by jr32560
yup you right most I have seen is a composite float! don't sink! with the gauge being different on both tanks it may be! one empty one full-still would check the wires though-easier than pulling tanks! unless ya pull the bed off-and then ya got other issues! fill tubes -wires bolts E.T.C ! good call though guy! worth a shot!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jsimpson
Pulling the tanks would be considerably easier than lifting the bed on my bucket truck! But I've gotta finish building the swimming pool before I touch the truck again or pulling the bed off my bucket truck will be easier than living with my wife!
oooohh hope she ain't looking over your shoulder--you in trouble!!! hey trucks especially fords come 1st! now I'm in trouble! you can quote me on this!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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don't let her near the truck !
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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The front sender can be removed without dropping the tank
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by fonefiddy
The front sender can be removed without dropping the tank
THAT'S good news!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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I have an 88 F-250 and the gauge works fine on the front tank, but shows full on the rear tank all the time !!
 
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