Changing a Fuel Tank
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 26,898
Likes: 3
From: southern md
he will need a lift and or floor jacks-and lots of patience
just did this right before the ATNs in pa , not a fun job -but not impossible either oh and get all the gas out of the tank that you can .
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 1
From: Toledo, Ohio
If youre not an idiot you do not need a brass drift or anything. I flat screwdriver and hammer will work fine. Ive changed plenty and ive seen a few other people change them without a problem. I think the only place ive seen it done with a drift is in school..... The ring only needs to be tapped out. Its not like youre banging on it full force.
Then again, its up to you.
Then again, its up to you.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Alberta
Thanks for the replies. I have a length of brass rod, I will use that. I also have a good jack that can lift high enough, and a suitably sized board to put between the jack and the tank. Is there a gasket that I should be changing?
I do not have access to a repair manual right now, and this is m first tank change.
I do not have access to a repair manual right now, and this is m first tank change.
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 40,024
Likes: 1,519
From: Maine, Virginia
If youre not an idiot you do not need a brass drift or anything. I flat screwdriver and hammer will work fine. Ive changed plenty and ive seen a few other people change them without a problem. I think the only place ive seen it done with a drift is in school..... The ring only needs to be tapped out. Its not like youre banging on it full force.
Then again, its up to you.
Then again, its up to you.
Tim
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 1
From: Toledo, Ohio
Well, im not calling anyone an idiot. But, what im saying is if youre not careless or wreckless you wont have a problem. You dont <I>need</I> a brass object. I didnt have a brass rod or a drift lying around and they arent cheap.\
And Normmus, there is an O-ring you need to replace. A new sending unit/pump should come with one.
And Normmus, there is an O-ring you need to replace. A new sending unit/pump should come with one.
Trending Topics
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 40,024
Likes: 1,519
From: Maine, Virginia
Well, im not calling anyone an idiot. But, what im saying is if youre not careless or wreckless you wont have a problem. You dont need a brass object. I didnt have a brass rod or a drift lying around and they arent cheap.\
And Normmus, there is an O-ring you need to replace. A new sending unit/pump should come with one.
And Normmus, there is an O-ring you need to replace. A new sending unit/pump should come with one.
Have some good reps.
Tim
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,004
Likes: 1
From: North of Boston MA
I used a piece of hard wood and a hammer to remove the ring on mine. It worked fine.
Are you changing the pump module too or just the tank? The new tank should come with a new lockdown ring and gasket. If you aren't changing the pump assembly, you should at least change the screen. It was about eight bucks at NAPA.
There are a few good threads on here about pump changes. Some of them become threads on how to remove the bed....
Are you changing the pump module too or just the tank? The new tank should come with a new lockdown ring and gasket. If you aren't changing the pump assembly, you should at least change the screen. It was about eight bucks at NAPA.
There are a few good threads on here about pump changes. Some of them become threads on how to remove the bed....
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
If youre not an idiot you do not need a brass drift or anything. I flat screwdriver and hammer will work fine. Ive changed plenty and ive seen a few other people change them without a problem. I think the only place ive seen it done with a drift is in school..... The ring only needs to be tapped out. Its not like youre banging on it full force.
Then again, its up to you.
Then again, its up to you.
You might want to pick up a new lock ring gasket if yours is in bad shape. I think they're only a few bucks from rockauto.
Make sure the gasket is seated correctly and all the tabs on the lock ring are lined up correctly on the tank. The previous owner of my truck told me that he thought he broke the lock ring because gas poured out whenever he topped off the front tank. When I took it apart he had two lock ring gaskets dangling from the sender unit lol. I put it back together and it hasn't leaked since.