C.Jett Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Installing new front fuel tank , what do I need in the way of fittings and tools to change out lines at selector valve? Also what fuel filler hose to use. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-F150-Explorer Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 A 1985 4.9L should use spring type hose clamps at all fuel line/hose connections. There isn't that much pressure with a mechanical fuel pump. I've switched out some with worm type clamps on my 1981 as they last longer. A set of pliers and a flat standard screwdriver should be all you need. The Fuel filler hose for the front tank is part number E1TZ-9047-C . There are hundreds of them available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 A 1985 4.9L should use spring type hose clamps at all fuel line/hose connections. There isn't that much pressure with a mechanical fuel pump. I've switched out some with worm type clamps on my 1981 as they last longer. A set of pliers and a flat standard screwdriver should be all you need. The Fuel filler hose for the front tank is part number E1TZ-9047-C . There are hundreds of them available. Ralph - The 85 4.9L trucks didn't get the new Nylon lines like the 460's did? Big Blue came with all Nylon lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-F150-Explorer Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Ralph - The 85 4.9L trucks didn't get the new Nylon lines like the 460's did? Big Blue came with all Nylon lines. I believe that came with the hot fuel option and/or EFI trucks. 1985/1986 4.9L trucks were all conventional mechanical fuel pumps like their 1980-1984 cousins. They also took a different sending unit as well: 1985-1986: F-150/350: E5TZ-9275-G = 19 Gal midship tank, All 6 and 8 cylinder gas engines except 460. For use with Non EFI-Unleaded Gas Engines. 1985-1986: F-150/250: E5TZ-9275-H - 17 Gal midship tank. All 6 and 8 cylinder non EFI gas Engines, single tube. 1985-1986: F-150/350: E5TZ-9275-C - 19 Gal Rear Tank. All 6 and 8 cylinder except 460. For use with single tube (non-EFI) / Metal tank. 1985-1986: F-150/250: E5TZ-9275-J - 19 Gal rear tank. 6 cylinder 300, 8 cylinder 351 non-EFI gas engines with single tube / plastic tank. I did a search and found this: E5TZ-9275-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I believe that came with the hot fuel option and/or EFI trucks. 1985/1986 4.9L trucks were all conventional mechanical fuel pumps like their 1980-1984 cousins. They also took a different sending unit as well: 1985-1986: F-150/350: E5TZ-9275-G = 19 Gal midship tank, All 6 and 8 cylinder gas engines except 460. For use with Non EFI-Unleaded Gas Engines. 1985-1986: F-150/250: E5TZ-9275-H - 17 Gal midship tank. All 6 and 8 cylinder non EFI gas Engines, single tube. 1985-1986: F-150/350: E5TZ-9275-C - 19 Gal Rear Tank. All 6 and 8 cylinder except 460. For use with single tube (non-EFI) / Metal tank. 1985-1986: F-150/250: E5TZ-9275-J - 19 Gal rear tank. 6 cylinder 300, 8 cylinder 351 non-EFI gas engines with single tube / plastic tank. I did a search and found this: E5TZ-9275-C Thanks, Ralph, that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85pig Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Ralph - The 85 4.9L trucks didn't get the new Nylon lines like the 460's did? Big Blue came with all Nylon lines. My 85 4.9L has a plastic line from the midship tank. I might consider bending new steel lines, as I'm kind of OCD about durability. I'll be changing the rear tank out soon enough, so I'll get a better idea of what all Ford did on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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