The new 2000 F250, Super Duty, Crew-cab, 6 1/2' bed I now own comes with a 29 gallon fuel tank. Considering the monster is rather thursty and there is plenty of space under the frame, why such a small fuel tank?

Anyhow, if you have a suggestion where to find a replacement fuel tank that is larger (45 gallons?), I sure would appreciate it. I have considered "auxilary" fuel tanks, but why take up useful bed space when there is so much room underneath?

Thanks,
Alan

 

The Long Beb comes with a 38 gallon tank.

 

Get the longbed. If you want, get some aftermarket dual side tanks.

 

There are two "replacement" (not auxiliary) tank options that I'm aware of for the 29-gal tanks that come on the F250/350s with crewcab and short wheel base.

Aero Enterprise, Inc. www.aerotanks.com
Transfer Flow, Inc. www.transferflow.com

Both are 50-gal tanks that simply replace your existing tank. I'm not absolutely sure, but I don't think either impacts your spare tire mount.

Aero's tanks have been available for some time. The info I've seen in the forums at ford-diesel.com and edmunds.com indicate they hang down lower than the stock models; reducing vehicle clearance beneath the tanks.

Transfer Flow's tank should be available in about 3 weeks (based on a phone conversation I had with them yesterday). They will initialy debut a diesel version, followed soon after by a gasoline version (They've had more demand for the diesel version).

The approximate cost for both brands is $670. Both manufacturers will install them (if you happen to be in California). Flow Transfer also has a network of installers around the country that are approved to install their tanks.

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Hi Guys..

If you look, there is lots of room in front of the tank. I think Ford didn't make the tank longer because it would be next to the cat. You'd think they could shield it somewhat and offer a bigger tank. I wonder if there is a way to fit the 44 gallon Excursion tank under there? LOL

 

When I told my friend it only held 29 gallons, he suggested mounting a 55 gallon drum in the bed, drill a hole through the floor, and have the line drain into the stock fuel tank.

I guess that WOULD increase fuel capacity, but I don't THINK I will be trying that idea!


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