Gas Tank

[69broncofun]

I am in the market for a new main gas tank for my 69 sport. Don't need anything wild just stock. I need the whole whole kit and kaboodle I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks

 

[Jdgephar]

So what's the question? Several vendors sell the stock tank and sending unit.

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[thegreatjustino]

Buy a stock replacement from one of the vendors. Drop the old one, install the new one, done.

 

[jhill52]

I bought a plastic tank from JBG. Bolted right in. Don't have to worry about alcohol fuels.

 

[TheLimeRanger]

I just replaced both my main and my aux. tank. I bought everything from Toms, they all fit perfect. while your changing the tank, make sure all of your fuel lines are still good and not dried/cracked. I ended up running new fuel line from the front to back and replaced my fuel selector valve as well, along with both sending units and skid plates. and I also started out by saying id replace just the main tank lol. Put the small quarter inch vent lines on the main tank first along with the vent, and THEN install it. much easier that way.

 

[69broncofun]

Thanks for the info

 

[chuckyb]

This is a pretty straightforward job but is potentially dangerous due to the fuel. Think through how you will drain your existing tank if needed and have containers ready.

Start fresh with a new fill hose, sending unit and lines. If you get the plastic tank make sure you order one of the thicker circular tank / sending unit gaskets. Once you get everything installed, don’t go fill her up. Pour in a bit of gas slowly, go underneath and make sure there is no leaking from the fill hose or entry into the tank. If all is good then pour in a gallon or two. Make sure no leaks in the sending unit area, check very closely. If no leaks, start it up outside and let it run for a few minutes. Shut it off and check again. If you need to adjust the seal don’t hammer on the ring, you don’t want to make a spark down there. Keep adding fuel slowly and checking.

 

[69broncofun]

This is a pretty straightforward job but is potentially dangerous due to the fuel. Think through how you will drain your existing tank if needed and have containers ready.

Start fresh with a new fill hose, sending unit and lines. If you get the plastic tank make sure you order one of the thicker circular tank / sending unit gaskets. Once you get everything installed, don’t go fill her up. Pour in a bit of gas slowly, go underneath and make sure there is no leaking from the fill hose or entry into the tank. If all is good then pour in a gallon or two. Make sure no leaks in the sending unit area, check very closely. If no leaks, start it up outside and let it run for a few minutes. Shut it off and check again. If you need to adjust the seal don’t hammer on the ring, you don’t want to make a spark down there. Keep adding fuel slowly and checking.

Thanks for the tips!