Leaking obs fuel tank

96stacked&smoken · Jan 27, 2013

Well my front tank just started leaking the other day due to rust. Is there anything i have to do to remove it and leave it out. Im fine with just useing the back tank for now untill it rust then il go the bronco tank route. I am just wondering what all has to be removed. Thanks

POWER-STRUCK · Jan 27, 2013

a new tank is cheap!

96stacked&smoken · Jan 27, 2013

Yes but i dont like the dual tank setup anyway plus it would be easier to do a fuel system with the back tank.

Stroker#66 · Jan 27, 2013

I paid like 75$ for a new front tank. Personally I think the front tank is easier to do a fuel system on.

Arisley · Jan 27, 2013

Moved to the OBS section.

96stacked&smoken · Jan 27, 2013

Thanks, so maybe i should keep it then? Were did you find one so cheap? There like 125 in lmc. Does it take any special tools to get the sending unit out?

POWER-STRUCK · Jan 27, 2013

if interested i can arrange for a tank at a low cost

Magnum PD · Jan 27, 2013

You can go the redneck repair route and JB weld it...:lookaround:

96stacked&smoken · Jan 27, 2013

Id rather fix it right if its not to pricey.lol

JD3020 · Jan 27, 2013

Try NAPA or other part stores. i got a new rear tank for les than $90.

Cowboy Troy · Jan 27, 2013

I got a new front tank two months ago for about 90 bucks.

96stacked&smoken · Jan 27, 2013

Yea il try to pick one up in a couple weeks. How big of a pita is it to switch them out?

Cowboy Troy · Jan 27, 2013

Wasn't bad at all. I borrowed a buddy's lift so it made it easier. I Just unbolted the two metal straps and took the sending unit out of the tank and swapped it to the new one. I also used old seatbelt straps and put pieces on the metal straps that hold the tank up.

Stroker#66 · Jan 27, 2013

Partstrain.com is where I got mine. It's a piece of cake to swap

Bugman · Jan 27, 2013

If you want only a single tank look at the 38 gallon bronco tank for the rear replacement. You'll loose your spare tire carrier but you'll have your single tank.

old man dave · Jan 30, 2013

My buddy installed the Spectra Premium F26E 38 gallon aftermarket tank and got the spare back up under the tank, a little less ground clearance though.

The 38 gallon rear tank is Spectra Premium F26E from either Amazon or RockAuto.com. $150-165. The tank is originally from a F-250 351 1988 truck. Or you can use the Spectra Premium F26D that is a little cheaper at about $135. There is a vent bracket that has to be removed when using the F26D tank. Both tanks come with the lock ring kit from RockAuto. The mounting kit and fuel pickup extender kit is included from both places.

The Bronco 32 gallon tank also works but has less ground clearance. Spectra Premium F8D with the large hole for the fuel level sender.

RockAuto sells the stock side tanks reasonable also. About $70 and up depending on brand.

96stacked&smoken · Jan 30, 2013

Does anyone offer plastic tanks so it doesnt rust out again? Thanks for the info.

POWER-STRUCK · Jan 30, 2013

galvanized tank should last another 10-17 years

97f350stroker · Jan 30, 2013

I think Jim from rosewood installed that spectra f26e and did a write. I'd like to do that and sump it to get rid of my front tank and selector valve and to complete my fuel system.

JCart · Jan 30, 2013

I did the spectra F26D (didn't know there was an E at the time) they are the same dimensions as stock only 7" deeper iirc. My spare fits under there no problem on the sig truck. Bronco is 13" deeper than stock. Sprayed my tank with DIY undercoating prior installing. Total capacity for me now is 105 gallons, stock front, F26 rear and drybox fuel cell combo.