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Klitch 01-20-2011 04:27 PM


Originally Posted by shifty_85 (Post 4466753)
yeah for a while i was looking for my buddy to weld me up a huge take in the back of my bed but i scraped that idea.

i know im gonna get flamed for this but i really dont know the diff between lets say a 10gal fuel cell and a 10 gal gas tank???

From my understanding, cell was just the same as tank, except it has a bladder that way you have some protection against spillage. Say if the outer shell is punctured, perhaps the cell (bladder) would not be.

shifty_85 01-21-2011 02:54 AM

any one know how i can get around the OHM issue between sending units?

Klitch 01-21-2011 03:19 AM

steal ur old one and mount it up?

shifty_85 01-21-2011 05:06 AM

my old one is only a 20 or 25 gal my new tank is 33 gallon.

Klitch 01-21-2011 02:29 PM

I meant more like use the plastic sender its self, I believe you can remove the float arm from it and use the one from the 33 gallon tank so the range of swing will be for the tank, but the sending unit will work with your gauge. thats my thought process.

freekyFX4 01-21-2011 02:37 PM

That tank would make a great addition for someone planning on driving the Alaskan highway.

shifty_85 01-21-2011 04:11 PM

i see what your saying klitch. well im not gonna rip into it untill i have the sending unit the fuel pump the breather and an idea for straps.

shifty_85 03-10-2011 10:00 AM

does anyone know the fuel line size on my truck? the inlet line and the return line?

im going to buy steel fuel line because the rubber is 16 bucks a foot for fuel injection hose.

also theres a sweet shop called "Jeffsbroncograveyard some of you may know the site just add .com to that. im going to take that 33 gallon take there and get a sending unit that fits and a breather and maybe an inline pump.

Where should i mount the pump? im thinking driver side frame rail right were my old tank used to be that way i dont have to run any wires for the pump.

if someone could get me a wiring digram of the fuel sytem for the pump sending unit that would be awesome i have a haynes book but i dont know were it is now.

should be getting income tax money back its going to happen this time i cant stand seeing my tips sit in box's any more!!!!

madferraristi 03-11-2011 12:35 AM

I used a floatless sender from this company: http://www.centroidproducts.com/ when I put my tank back there.

They make it to suit the depth of your tank, all you have to do is install it into the top, hook it up and you're good to go. They're not expensive.

shifty_85 03-11-2011 12:28 PM

that looks neat.

Anyone know the line sizes so i can get some steel line?

madferraristi 03-11-2011 05:29 PM


Originally Posted by shifty_85 (Post 4527566)
that looks neat.

Anyone know the line sizes so i can get some steel line?

It's been five years since I replaced them, but IIRC, the supply line was 5/16" and the return 1/4".

shifty_85 03-11-2011 10:43 PM

Thanks. ill double check when i get down there to make sure.

well short of the sending unit this wont be hard and if i have to ill just get a colum pod with a gas gauge.

madferraristi 03-12-2011 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by shifty_85 (Post 4528033)
Thanks. ill double check when i get down there to make sure.

well short of the sending unit this wont be hard and if i have to ill just get a colum pod with a gas gauge.

The Centroid Sender works with the OE Gauge, just be sure to tell them you have an F-150 and that you want the "old" type that responds instantly after fillup.

shifty_85 03-12-2011 12:27 PM

How much do those go for?

madferraristi 03-13-2011 12:43 PM


Originally Posted by shifty_85 (Post 4528401)
How much do those go for?

IIRC, about $60.00.


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