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Jun 6, 2010 | 11:58 AM

Jmatthews

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in tank mods

I've done the in tank mods on my f250, Is it the same on the diesel excursion? I know the tank is totally different. Haven't seen a write up for that.

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Jun 6, 2010 | 12:05 PM

william_04_x

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I don't what the in tank mods are, but I've dropped my tank to install a larger pick-up tube. There are 4 bolts that secure the tank to the body, the fuel lines, and fuel level connector to disconnect.

Jun 6, 2010 | 01:15 PM

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I've done the in tank mods on my f250, Is it the same on the diesel excursion? I know the tank is totally different. Haven't seen a write up for that.

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If it's a 00-03 7.3 diesel Excursion, it's exactly the same...

Jun 6, 2010 | 05:22 PM

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what is this " in tank mod" you speak of?

Jun 6, 2010 | 05:26 PM

Gmcbuffalo

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Why do you need a bigger pickup tube?

Jun 6, 2010 | 06:01 PM

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what is this " in tank mod" you speak of?

Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page

Jun 6, 2010 | 06:07 PM

Jmatthews

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what is this " in tank mod" you speak of?

The hutch and harpoon mods Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page. I have been running out of fuel with 3-4 gallons left. I was gonna drop the tank to see what is going on and do the mods while the tank is out.

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Jun 7, 2010 | 05:56 PM

03-6L-X

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While you had everything apart, did you Harpoon your 44+ gallon tank?

Was it difficult to lower/drop the tank?

TIA

Jun 7, 2010 | 08:02 PM

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A "hatch" is a separation of the pick up and return tubes, correct?

A "harpoon" is a shortening the vents so you can fill the tanks fuller faster, correct?

Yes. the hutch gets rid of the air bubbles from the return line that could damage injectors and the mixing chamber that gets clogged up with what looks like sand or dirt. then you add a prepump filter outside the tank that you can easily change.

The harpoon takes only a few minutes once the tank is off and hjelps fill the tank to capacity quicker.

Jun 7, 2010 | 09:31 PM

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By bigger you mean longer pickup tube to get extra gallons in the bottom. How far off the bottom is the pickup tube?

I installed a bigger(larger diameter) pickup as the stock supply line was a restriction in the fuel system that I needed to get rid of in order to maintain comfortable fuel pressures under all conditions. The new pickup was less than 1/4" from the bottom of the tank when I installed it.

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While you had everything apart, did you Harpoon your 44+ gallon tank?

Was it difficult to lower/drop the tank?

TIA

No Mike, I didn't harpoon the tank. A few extra gallons, or a few extra seconds of my life while filling the tank doesn't mean much to me. I'm usually washing the windows or stretching anyway.

The tank is easy to drop down. I used a 2x12 and a floor jack when the fuel level was low. Getting it back up just right was a little trickier. It's a pretty tight fit for such a large component.

Jun 7, 2010 | 09:39 PM

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The sending unit assy is secured to the top of the tank with a giant lock ring. I had some trouble getting the threads started when it was time to re-assemble it. Once I did, I found a large clamp worked as an excellent make shift wrench to tighten the lock ring.

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:27 PM

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...as the stock supply line was a restriction in the fuel system that I needed to get rid of in order to maintain comfortable fuel pressures under all conditions.

Uh huh...I know exactly what those "conditions" are!

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I had some trouble getting the threads started when it was time to re-assemble it.

If you ever have to drop the tank and remove that ring again William, put the ring in scalding hot water (short of boiling, since you're gonna have to handle it) before you attempt to screw it back on. It'll give you a hair more "play" in getting the threads started.

Stewart