The thing started leakin 2 years ago and I used some of that tank repair stuff you mix together, didn't expect it to hold as long as it did but its leakin again. Gonna replace the tank this time. Was thinkin about a larger aftermarket. Anybody know much about f150 fuel tanks? I think if I go up in size I'll have to replace the sending unit to make the gauge read right? Any thoughts are welcome, I only wanna do it once I'm gonna start shoppin the net for tanks/kits for my truck, oh boy, I get to spend mo money

 

I've heard of guy's swapping there stock F150 tanks for a Bronco one, not sute how big it is and if it would replace the front or the rear tank. Also I've seen larger replacement tanks from JCWhitney.

 

The larger one would be nice but morn I wanna spend (400-600), replacement tanks look to be runnin around $120, probably go that route

 

I already did my back tank. POS design, the lip holds all the road salt and trash up there. Overall it wasn't bad to do, but I did hit a couple small snags.

1. My receiver hitch was slightly narrower than the frame rails. By bending the tank tabs I got the old one out, but had to take the hitch off to get the new one in without damage.

2. Different fuel line disconnect tools exist for a reason. I had some of the plastic cheapies. They always worked on filters but not on one tank fitting. Called a bud who lives around the corner knowing he had put about three pumps in his 'Stang. He laughed and brought over his metal tool..... and the tank beat him. After I laughed back at him I tried several times but with no luck.

I picked up a different type of fuel line tool.... it has a hinge and opens in the middle. First try... push... click... off. Best damn $6 I ever spent on a tool.



I also learned a couple things about 1/2" bolts that hold on receiver hitches.

1. They get crappy from road grime and cleaning the threads is next to impossible.

2. A 1/2" drive socket and a 3' piece of pipe on the rachet WILL wring off 1/2" bolts.


I've been meaning to get the hitch cleaned up to get it back on, and I will find some tubing for the bolt ends and pack the ends in grease when I put it back on, just in case.

 

I know the hitch will interfere, my hitch is new in the box, been meanin to put it on for two weeks, guess the timin is right on that one. I don't have any special tools for fuel lines, I will definitely buy a couple before the swap, any excuse to buy tools is a good one I love tools. Thanks for the advise

 

ccnseven,

The tool I have is made by Performance Tool. Pep Boys has them. I figure if it worked the one time the others didn't it's worth the extra $3. The metal ones with the slot and even the plastic will usually work, but not this time.

Besides, this one is gold anodized and it looks much cooler.

That fuel line probably cost me about 2 hours in lost time all totalled up. I wrestled with it, decided to get the tank at a better angle, wrestled some more, called my bud, he wrestled with the other tool, I wrestled with the other tool. Then I figured it's worth a try, went and got the different tool. About a mintue after I pulled in the driveway the connection was off. LOL

 

Thanks signmaster, we have a pep boys here, course its across town but the tool will be worth the drive. My tank should be in Fri, hope to do the installation sat. I'll let ya know how it goes