Fun Fuel Tank Project

[Frenchy]

How much does that tank weigh?

I don't know, but if I had to guess it is close to 80-100 LBS

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[Frenchy]

Well for what it's worth the tank is now in!! By myself with 2 jacks I was able to get it into place! I will have more pictures soon as I still need to tighten everything up and reinstall the driveshaft. This was a challenge that was certainly worthy effort!

 

[Frenchy]

Well it took so e time, it it is in and the truck is running!

For starters here is what I started with yesterday. The new tank and all the stuff to install it(or so I thought). Most of the hardware supplied by the Manufacturer were used. If anything I had to get a few other things. These things included a different fuel pump assembly(there is a difference between the US Built and Spanish Built D40) and filler neck. I also had to run to the auto parts store to get a 35 mm fuel hose for the filler and 16 mm fuel hose for the EVAP.

The fuel filler itself had to be chopped due to fitment reasons with the tank. The custom fuel filler also had to be trimmed after install. Once the old tank was out I was able to go through all the prep work to have the new tank read. This included putting some fresh fuel in the tank to rinse and drain. I installed the new fuel pump and the EVAP lines. I had to reuse the plastic fitting for the EVAP Canister as the metal one you see did not work(shit happens).

After the prep work was completed, I went for the install. BTW it's a pain in the ass by yourself without a lift and transmission jack!!!!!!!! Once the tank was lined up and connected, I bolted everything up. After doing my final checks I put roughly 9-10 gallons of fuel in and started the truck. The tank started reading right away.

Not long after I took a trip to the gas station and filled it up. I tell you it was not fun watching the pump not stop after 19 gallons........... But it did stop at 31.3 gallons! It was closer to 31.5 gallons as I went ahead and put 30 oz of Berrymans B-12 Chemtool in the tank as well(it was time for maintenance). Now normally I would do the top off, but the fuel tank manufacturers in Australia stand not to do so of the Warranty will be void. Also with the Scan Gauge 2 I will avoid doing such so I can have accurate fuel reading on my trips!

Now to see how this does in the long run!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Well I'm finally getting ready to do the install of this tank this weekend, but I have a question for some of you. @P. A. Schilke might have a great answer for this one.

Strait from the manufacturer of this tank they highly recommend that I use fuel or similar to pickup any metal particles and drain it out so I don't have issues. This is due to the welding of the tank and minor particles being left in there and I did see some already. I'm curious what I can use besides Fuel so I don't waist fuel and have a good option that hopefully won't cause issues if I have some left in the tank.

Hi Chris,

I think you are facing a manufacturer of the tank's belt and suspenders and a rope in a pocket in case both fail. Since I have no clue how the fuel pickup is installed or located, I would make sure to keep the Ford pickup "sock" in place as it would probably stop any residual particles from entering the rest of the fuel system.

As for rinsing the tank...you might consider using a gallon of Mineral spirits.

Good luck with your project!

Best,
Phil

 

[Frenchy]

Hi Chris,

I think you are facing a manufacturer of the tank's belt and suspenders and a rope in a pocket in case both fail. Since I have no clue how the fuel pickup is installed or located, I would make sure to keep the Ford pickup "sock" in place as it would probably stop any residual particles from entering the rest of the fuel system.

As for rinsing the tank...you might consider using a gallon of Mineral spirits.

Good luck with your project!

Best,
Phil

Thankfully I'm already aware and how the fuel pickup is for this particular tank. Had to get a completely different fuel pump assembly they retains The Factory sock and everything. Worked pretty well.

Ask for cleaning it, I ended up just putting some gasoline in there and just switching it around for a bit and then draining it. I'm still on the first week of running the tank and we're going to see how this thing does over the course of its life. From what I've heard this particular tank holds up pretty well in the Outback so I should be fine.

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