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well tank back on after 2 hours of dinking around.  Sure seems like it took less time to drop the tank.  The springs in the rear still puzzle me if they really do anything.  I can push up on the tank a bit so it "floats" a bit, but I KNOW when I tore it down that was all rusted solid.

 

Regardless, tank on, 4 gallons put back in.  Gauge needle ticks "up" when you turn the key so I should have good ground still.  4 gallons didn't move the needle really, but that can easily be that the float is set slightly high from the bottom of the tank/4 gallons isn't really that much really in that monster of a tank.  Anyone know the TRUE volume of these tanks?  Lord know I don't want to deal with sending unit issue again. 

 

The final diagnosis from TankRenu was no leak, just a improperly seated sending unit that let gas leak out and run down...pressure tested twice as "good".

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 Lord know I don't want to deal with sending unit issue again. 

 

I'm with you on that one, but unfortunately it looks as though restorating my fuel sending unit was a failure and now I'll have to drain the tank once again lower the tank once again and install the JC Whitney, one size fits all, (modification required), 6 volt sending unit.

 

;) Hey Davin are you up for that? You've been there done that. We could fill the tank with beer on the test run :eek: and figure out how many gallons it holds and then let Mark know.  

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I'm with you on that one, but unfortunately it looks as though restorating my fuel sending unit was a failure and now I'll have to drain the tank once again lower the tank once again and install the JC Whitney, one size fits all, (modification required), 6 volt sending unit.

 

;) Hey Davin are you up for that? You've been there done that. We could fill the tank with beer on the test run :eek: and figure out how many gallons it holds and then let Mark know.  

 

Hank, count me in on that mate!

 

Mark, the glovebox book that i have says that the gas tank capacity is 15 gallons in all models from 1-08 to 8-71-D..

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 The springs in the rear still puzzle me if they really do anything.  I can push up on the tank a bit so it "floats" a bit, but I KNOW when I tore it down that was all rusted solid.

 

         My educated guess is frame flex. To keep the tank from acting as a stablizer or crossmember under load, the springs allow the tank to stay in its original location. Thats all I got.

 

48D

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I agree with Tim. It keeps the tank from flexing with the frame. However, like Mark noted, the springs and spacers rust tight over time so their benefit is lost.

 

I also thought there was a 17 gallon tank option, but I don't have my books handy to look it up. I believe 15 gallon is right though, so 4 gallons should give you about a 1/4 tank.

 

Merle

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I agree with Tim. It keeps the tank from flexing with the frame. However, like Mark noted, the springs and spacers rust tight over time so their benefit is lost.

 

I also thought there was a 17 gallon tank option, but I don't have my books handy to look it up. I believe 15 gallon is right though, so 4 gallons should give you about a 1/4 tank.

 

Merle

 

I know it's what the springs are SUPPOSED to do..I wonder if it really does tho....anyway

 

I'm REALY hoping it's just that the float arm is not down far enough yet.....what a PITA!  I put back in the sending unit that TankRenu put in when they first did the refurb but the float leaked, see up a ways in this tread (float was supposedly fixed recently).  TankRenu also said the sender tested out ok.  Granted you can replace the sender through the floor, seating it isn't all that easy and right now it's seated "right" and "sealed" per a pressure test.

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Mark;

My take on the rear tank mount is that it allows the frame to flex and twist without putting strain on the tank itself. These mounts I believe are an area which should be maintained and checked routinely. I have sprayed mine with PB corrosion guard.

 

Maybe someday someone will rig a camera up to show us all just how much these frames flex and twist during actual use. Based on my observations during the straightening process of my frame I would bet you would all be a bit surprised. In particular the center bolt in cross member see's a lot of external forces transmitted to it.

 

Jeff

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Mark;

My take on the rear tank mount is that it allows the frame to flex and twist without putting strain on the tank itself. These mounts I believe are an area which should be maintained and checked routinely. I have sprayed mine with PB corrosion guard.

 

Maybe someday someone will rig a camera up to show us all just how much these frames flex and twist during actual use. Based on my observations during the straightening process of my frame I would bet you would all be a bit surprised. In particular the center bolt in cross member see's a lot of external forces transmitted to it.

 

Jeff

 

my springs and bolts there are stainless and a titanium tube for the spacer, no corrosion for me!

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my springs and bolts there are stainless and a titanium tube for the spacer, no corrosion for me!

It is pretty much bone dry here.......so corrosion isn't really an issue ........ but then you never know where it is going to wind up either.

That PB corrosion guard is neat stuff .......penetrates and lubes as well as the protection it offers. If I lived in another region.....say your neck of the woods....I would always have several cans of it. As it is I am glad to have it in my bag of tricks.

 

Jeff

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It is pretty much bone dry here.......so corrosion isn't really an issue ........ but then you never know where it is going to wind up either.

That PB corrosion guard is neat stuff .......penetrates and lubes as well as the protection it offers. If I lived in another region.....say your neck of the woods....I would always have several cans of it. As it is I am glad to have it in my bag of tricks.

 

Jeff

 

It is pretty much bone dry here.......so corrosion isn't really an issue ........ but then you never know where it is going to wind up either.

That PB corrosion guard is neat stuff .......penetrates and lubes as well as the protection it offers. If I lived in another region.....say your neck of the woods....I would always have several cans of it. As it is I am glad to have it in my bag of tricks.

 

Jeff

 

been using it for 10 years

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thanks to a VERY helpful forum member...I picked this up!   A NOS PASSENGER side mirror arm!  Thanks for the tip!  Now I need a door pin and mirror for this.

 

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Looks manufactureable.

 

Nice Find Mark !

 

Hank  :)

 

But I thought these were correct for the 51-53 Series

 

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Hank  :)

 

I think those are correct for larger trucks. My 52 1/2 ton has the same style as Mark's.

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RE; fuel gauge. I have the geri can as a reserve tank. If/when I run out, I just switch the valve and head for a filling station, memories of former VW days. They had the valve handle on the fire wall and one could flip that with your foot and barely slow down. Nice feature. 

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Wasn't that on ebay? ........

Probably so.

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after almost 1 year and two parts I finally got a great restoration done on a hood ornament.  All the details kept and not buffed round.  I'll pop this on FEF maybe tomorrow.

 

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