Gas tank interchangeability
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From: Winnipeg Canada
Gas tank interchangeability
I'm in the process of replacing my rotted '80 Styleside short bed box with a '95 short bed box (to undergo a sheet metal fender conversion to an '80 later). My existing gas tank is 16 gal. and I was wondering if the tank from the '95 extra cab donor truck will fit. The donor has 2 tanks, the first tank is 16 gal.. I noticed in the LMC catalogue that while the gas tank straps fit '80-'96, the tanks themselves have different part numbers. Does this mean that the 16 gal. '95 tank will not fit into my '80 F100 Custom? Any help is appreciated.
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It will bolt up, however be aware that the sending units/intank fuel pump will not interchange, therefore it will not work for you without modification.
You need to get a 1980-1984 tank.
You need to get a 1980-1984 tank.
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On the 1995 it has a in-tank fuel pump, and as Fellro86 said above the hole is considerably different in the tank as a consequence. Theres no safe way to put the 1980 sending unit on the 1995 tank.
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