Gas Tanks
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FordFamily, Thanks for the reply. I'll be sure to mention to my Father that he is not the only one. Regardless of the problems i'll still be buying fords. Father is a retired employee of fords so you can understand. You should see what we put his 85 Straight 6 too!(AKA: Old Blue) It sure can take a beating and always starts up like a charm. Load fuel wood ever year with it all summer long to the point that the frame is starting to give! Ford Tuff.
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Me too!
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I would piggy back this one.
I have a 1992 F-150 2WD with 4.9L I-6 and auto trans. My rear tank is leaking under the left support strap. Obviously I will have to remove the tank and either replace it or repair it. I have a few questions about this process.
Can I run the truck until I completely empty this tank, without harming anything?
What special tools will I need to do this job?
Once I've switched to the front tank and have removed the rear tank, can I drive the truck? In other words does the entire removal and replacement have to be done at one time?
Where can I get replacement tanks? It seems to me I read I post from a mechanic that can get rebuilt tanks down south somewhere?
Would it make sense to weld or patch my rusted tank?
Should I replace the rear fuel pump while I am doing this? It is making noise anyway.
I have a 1992 F-150 2WD with 4.9L I-6 and auto trans. My rear tank is leaking under the left support strap. Obviously I will have to remove the tank and either replace it or repair it. I have a few questions about this process.
Can I run the truck until I completely empty this tank, without harming anything?
What special tools will I need to do this job?
Once I've switched to the front tank and have removed the rear tank, can I drive the truck? In other words does the entire removal and replacement have to be done at one time?
Where can I get replacement tanks? It seems to me I read I post from a mechanic that can get rebuilt tanks down south somewhere?
Would it make sense to weld or patch my rusted tank?
Should I replace the rear fuel pump while I am doing this? It is making noise anyway.
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From: Somewhere Down South
Tim in OH, I have a 92 that was leaking at the right strap. The job was a pain to me, had to cut off one of my dual exhaust pipes. The only special tool I think you need is a really good fuel line disconnect, the one I found most effective is made by performance tool, one is 5/16" return and the other is for the 3/8 pump line, they are a cool red or gold anodized. Pep Boys carries them for like $7 each and are well worth the money. There is a post from a month or so back floating around you may find on fuel line quick disconnect tools. It really makes the difference. It also helps to blast some brake cleaner into the end of the quick disconnect before you try to remove it to clean out the crap.
Definitely run out all the fuel you can, its hard enough to get them out empty, muchless with fuel in it. I don't know about runnin on the front tank with the rear one out. The whole job took me about 4 hrs if I remember right.
I put back in a replacement tank from keystone, 251-432-1356, you can call em if you like I'm sure they ship, they are a local distributor here. I think about $120 is what I paid.
good luck
Definitely run out all the fuel you can, its hard enough to get them out empty, muchless with fuel in it. I don't know about runnin on the front tank with the rear one out. The whole job took me about 4 hrs if I remember right.
I put back in a replacement tank from keystone, 251-432-1356, you can call em if you like I'm sure they ship, they are a local distributor here. I think about $120 is what I paid.
good luck
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Thanks for responding so fast. I just spoke with my local Ford Dealership garage and was told that I could run on the front tank after the rear was removed. I also got a quote on parts. These are OEM from parts dept at dealership:
TANK= $303
SEND/PUMP= $246
WIRING= $19
OUCH!
What is Keystone? Are they selling rebuilts, OEM new, or aftermarket? Do they have a web site?
TANK= $303
SEND/PUMP= $246
WIRING= $19
OUCH!
What is Keystone? Are they selling rebuilts, OEM new, or aftermarket? Do they have a web site?
Last edited by Tim in OH; Apr 28, 2003 at 03:03 PM.
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From: Somewhere Down South
Yeah, I did the patch thing to, worked for a little better tyhan a year for me, then had to drop some coin.
I'm not sure what exactly keystone is, new oem or aftermarket, but the tank was identical and went back partfect for around $120, you could call the number I gave and ask but I would imagine they are aftermarket
I'm not sure what exactly keystone is, new oem or aftermarket, but the tank was identical and went back partfect for around $120, you could call the number I gave and ask but I would imagine they are aftermarket
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From: Michigan
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Tim,
Shop around on the tanks if you have time. I ended up getting one from Ford since I had little time to do it, so I paid more than I should have for the tank. I also ordered new lower supports, they were cheap and it was quicker than cleaning the old ones up.
Get the Performance Tool line tools..... I tried two others on the one line and then the Performance Tool one popped it right off.
Line Tool
Getting the new tank back in isn't bad IMO. I considered not finishing it and running it for a couple days on the front, but at that point why wait?
Mine leaked at the rear "lip" that was catching road grime. Of course it happened right after I topped it off. Luckily the front tank was low, so I siphoned the rear and dumped it in the front, topped off the wifes car, and left about 2 gallons for the mower... and it was empty finally!
I considered doing the pump, but saw no need really. With two tanks if it does go you can drive the truck until you replace the pump.
You must have done some serious searching to find a thread that old!
Shop around on the tanks if you have time. I ended up getting one from Ford since I had little time to do it, so I paid more than I should have for the tank. I also ordered new lower supports, they were cheap and it was quicker than cleaning the old ones up.
Get the Performance Tool line tools..... I tried two others on the one line and then the Performance Tool one popped it right off.
Line Tool
Getting the new tank back in isn't bad IMO. I considered not finishing it and running it for a couple days on the front, but at that point why wait?
Mine leaked at the rear "lip" that was catching road grime. Of course it happened right after I topped it off. Luckily the front tank was low, so I siphoned the rear and dumped it in the front, topped off the wifes car, and left about 2 gallons for the mower... and it was empty finally!
I considered doing the pump, but saw no need really. With two tanks if it does go you can drive the truck until you replace the pump.
You must have done some serious searching to find a thread that old!