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Cleaning Out An Old Fuel Tank

Bruno2
I was curious as what to do in order to clean out the fuel tanks on Jr. In the past we had radiator shops that could vat them and then seal the inside. However the radiator shops are a thing of the past.

I don't want to add new fuel to any contaminants that may be In there. I plan on having a smooth start up and break in with this flat rapper cam. So I want nothing but good fuel going in the motor.
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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Gary Lewis
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Replace the tanks.  I spent a lot of time and money trying to clean the tank on that '82 white Explorer I had, and never did really get it clean.  My brother, his son, and I put a chain in it and about 2 gallons of gas and sloshed it for 5 minutes.  Then we dumped that and did it again - at least five times.  And each time the gas came out yukky.

We finally gave up and I put gas in and tried to use it.  The accelerator discharge nozzles on the 2150 were the things to plug, even with two filters in series.  Looking back on it I'd have been time and money ahead to have replaced the tank.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Bruno2
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1982,f-150,5.8l+351cid+v8,1121308,fuel+&+air,fuel+tank,6268

How do I know which ones I need?
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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85lebaront2
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I will second that, we just had the tank on the Chevstang done because it had set for probably 6 years with a damn near full tank of the lovely Iowa corn farmer's blend in it. Just a bit yucky.

Looking in through the hole the Camaro pump goes in.


The Ford gauge sender sitting in the remainder after draining the tank through the drain plug.


The Camaro EFI pump that was in the tank.

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Gary Lewis
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Instead of "there's and app for that" it is "there's a page for that": Fuel Systems/Fuel System Part #'s/Fuel Tanks.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Re: Cleaning Out An Old Fuel Tank

Bruno2
Looks like it probably has a 19 gallon midship and a 19 gallon aft axle.
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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Bruno2
Ok, So I have a 1982 F 150 Super Cab with the 155" wheelbase.

According to the link you sent My Aft Axle tank is a 19 gallon E0TZ 9002-D

My midship tank should be a 19 gallon E3TZ 9002-M.

If anybody sees something contradictory let me know please.

Thank you!
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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FuzzFace2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYQEgJAZ4fw
This is how you clean fuel tanks LOL

If you have a tank you cannot get a replacement for I do know of a service that will cut it open clean the inside, weld it back up and they coat the inside, bake it, coat & bake a 2nd time then coat the outside and bake. Had it done to my 70 Javelin as they do not make a take for it and both of mine had rust holes.
Dave ----
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81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
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http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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ArdWrknTrk
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This makes sense.

Where are you getting your tanks?
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Bruno2
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I found some from Spectra on Rockauto. They are about $70 ea. However, after shipping it brings both tanks within $10 to the Dorman's I found on Amazon. I like Dorman and think they have good products. I am probably going to go with the Dorman units unless somebody has other advice.
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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Bruno2
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That is funny fuzz.
I have a similar method to clean my K&N air filters. I have an old plastic chlorine drum that is like 15 gallons with a screw on lid. I put the fiters in with a lot of Dawn and hot water. Then I bungee it to the headache rack on my flatbed 3/4 ton Whitey. I drive around with it on there for about a week. Then rinse and repeat with clean water. Hang it out to dry for a couple days and oil it when it is dry. I keep them in plastic bags in the boxes they came in. I always keep two filters for each truck so that I can cycle them out.
Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)
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Gary Lewis
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I agree with your numbers.  Don't know about Dorman vs Spectra.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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NotEnoughTrucks
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I've used the Spectra tanks with good results. Would not be at all surprised if they make the Dorman tank. They are a leader in tank production.

Applications are best found on the Spectra site. Much better than trying to figure out what is on the Rock Auto or other jobber sites.

http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/
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ArdWrknTrk
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I have one Spectra and one ???? tank that I've bought through 'The Radiator Connection' eBay as they are in Hartford (about 80 miles from me)

I would never consider a vendor who did not include shipping in their price.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Re: Cleaning Out An Old Fuel Tank

BeagleRock
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Looks normal to me
Beaglerock/83f150 351W C6 Transmission 2 wheel drive.