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Fuel Tank Project - Bduck - 04-15-2023 The month of March kept me busy with all of the weather nearly on a daily schedule doing snow removal. I was hoping for a 3-4 day break to start on my next truck project, but no love from nature. Had it planned for last week, still no love. Again, planning got shoved off to the sidelines, no cooperation with exception of warmer temps this next week. As I put in a previous post, I was going to do a sump modification to my diesel fuel tank. The idea behind this is to eliminate the 2 in tank screens which requires drilling a large hole in the tanks lowest point to install a sump kit rerouting fuel into a pre-pump filter to catch any crud that could damage a very expensive pump which I have already replaced once since age was the factor. Instead of the fuel being pumped from the top as is the normal position, it would be more of a gravity feed thru the bottom. The sump would protrude below externally mounted on bottom of tank. All it would take is a foreign object from any type of road debris hit this sump causing to leak. Also, the fuel supply line is routed from bottom at sump. These 2 items stayed on the burner simmering in my mind which I decided to go into a different direction. Some trucks have a 4x4 off road pkg protecting the tank which the sump idea is a successful way to go, my truck doesn't have a 4x4 off road pkg, which I don't have a need for anyways. However, a more popular way in which is eliminating the sump idea is using existing system of the fuel tank float system utilizing the fuel intake tube but still eliminating the 2 in tank screens. This leaves the fuel being extracted from current top of tank port. The mod in the tank I will be making when I remove the 2 screens, I will have to extend the supply line 4" down to the bottom of the tank with a union compression fitting using existing fuel intake end that has a metal mesh type screen which is a stock item on the current system preventing possible large floating items into line. The 4" extension added is approx. size of the 2 screens being removed. This image of the float is same as what is installed in my tank. This is the existing stock intake screen. The 2 screens I'll be removing are inline above intake, I have purchased a new intake not taking any chances with possible aging issue of current screen New filter setup ready to install. I made an aluminum mounting bracket for filter mount and predrilled a hole into frame between tank & pump. Filter is a 10micron which will be accessible for replacement. Have new fuel line with new quick disconnects to install on existing points located at pump and tank float assy Now, if the weather would just play right for a couple of days. I can have it done in one day but there is always a chance something could get derailed temporary. RE: Fuel Tank Project - Bduck - 04-16-2023 Here is a video of the mod I'm doing with my fuel tank. Ford 7.3 Powerstroke fuel tank mods. Harpoon and Hutch - YouTube RE: Fuel Tank Project - Bduck - 04-27-2023 UPDATE Finally got a good day, so I took the plunge removing fuel tank Removal of sending unit Upon removal found intake screen broken away but was held in place with sender holding against tank bottom Remove housing cover for inline screens. Right side completely clogged, left was about 80%+ clogged This is what they should look like after cleaning Then I started on the modification The intake pipe added is 4" with new intake screen at the bottom. The "Z" pipe is added to extend beyond float, this is fuel return from engine after heated RE: Fuel Tank Project - wiperhunter2 - 04-27-2023 Wow, that is quit the project Roger, how long did it take you to get the tank out? I'm guessing you drained the tank before removing it, other wise it would be way too heavy, depending on how full it was. RE: Fuel Tank Project - Bduck - 04-27-2023 Curt, removal wasn’t difficult. I drove around until I got to 1/4 tank but still drained 5gal leaving some still in the tank. Weight wasn’t an issue at all. RE: Fuel Tank Project - RILEYFISH - 04-28-2023 Hope that all works out for you buddy. Your a pretty talented mechanic! RE: Fuel Tank Project - Bduck - 04-28-2023 Mark, all is good. Did a good run today without issues. Its fishing ready |