I filled the tank a couple of nights ago...not sure about the vent line but I can take a look when I can get the wheel off next.Did you recently fill the tank? Maybe you knocked the vent line loose when you were doing the shocks?
You think it makes sense to drop the tank and try to identify the source of the leaks, maybe see if any seals or lock rings need to be replaced, before buying a whole new replacement tank?Methinks your next project is to drop the tank
What all did you replace with your refurb?Thinking about it more, General is probably right, and it’s probably been going on for a while.
One leak (if you just knocked the vent loose the other day) would not have the rubber pads degrading like that.
Theres probably a slight leak that finally showed its face the last time you filled up, and has been wearing that rubber down for a while.
I just did a refurb on my tank, rather than replacing. Other than my bone head move of not fully tightening a lock ring at first, everything has been good! New fuel pump, new sender, new vent, and all seals and rings.
What all did you replace with your refurb?
I think I'm going to need to pick one up soon...I think there is a thread about keeping a fire extinguisher in your car around here someplace.
Just realized you already partially answered this before I asked the question...since apparently I can't read. Thanks.Filler neck seal - vent and grommet - sender, seal, and ring - fuel pump, seal and ring. Also redid the seal at fuel fill and new gas cap.
Sanded the tank and straps down, and repainted all. The pads up top were in decent shape so I kept them. I just masked them off when I painted.
I also had all my fuel lines out at the same time, while I was welding in my subframes, and replaced all the flexible nylon portions of the lines. The steel lines I just sanded down with scotchbrite to clean them up.
Thanks for sharing details with pics. Did you know the baffle was broken before you dropped the gas tank? I read that there's a lot of noise when the baffle breaks and is moving around.All the parts are available. How crazy you go in your refurb all depends on you level of anal-retentiveness.
When I did mine, I had to replace the tank due to a busted baffle. Since I got a new tank, it snowballed into getting most of the other components brand new, along with lots of paint, and elbow grease.
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Also a few coats of SEM trim black on the tank cover make a huge difference
New tank, new tank padding, new fuel lines, new tank filler grommet, new fuel pump, new fuel pump hanger, painted everything, redid the wiring harness. Probably stangnets most detailed gas tank ever to grace the pages of the Forum
At a minimum, expect that you'll need a new tank filler grommet. These things tend to dry out and fall apart and tear when you drop the tank. Ford part number F4zz-9072-DA.
There may be other parts to replace once you get in there. You may want to consider changing the fuel pump while you are there to a Walbro 110LPH if it's original. I would recommend taking a peek inside the tank to look for corrosion or a busted baffle.
Should go without saying to start to draw down the level of gas in the tank, or siphon it off.
There may be other parts to replace once you get in there. You may want to consider changing the fuel pump while you are there to a Walbro 110LPH if it's original. I would recommend taking a peek inside the tank to look for corrosion or a busted baffle.
Is a 155LPH or 190LPH overkill for a mostly stock car? Asking because I'm not seeing the 110 on LMR....just on some other sites I don't recognize.
I have ordered parts from LMR, American Muscle (didn’t have issues with them for a few years but things have apparently gotten worse there in the recent past), Steeda, CJ Pony Parts, National Parts Depot, and Car ID, maybe a couple of others I can’t think of right now. I mentioned LMR in this instance because I was already ordering the fuel filter neck kit and tank pads from them.Not knocking LMR but there are other places to by parts, we get a discount with LMR but shop around, 155 lpr is fine for stock to mild mods.
Thanks for sharing details with pics. Did you know the baffle was broken before you dropped the gas tank? I read that there's a lot of noise when the baffle breaks and is moving around.
I just looked at the fuel filler and it looks like where the neck attaches to the gas cap area definitely needs to be replaced, and there looks to be more spillage/residue on the end that goes into the fuel tank itself so I am thinking I will just order the whole fuel filler neck kit and replace all those parts.
Regarding reducing the amount of gas in the tank...when you say "draw down", did you have something in mind besides driving the car? Lol...I assume siphoning the gas into an appropriate container is a better idea but considering I just added a full tank a couple of days ago, that seems like it will take a few containers. Maybe once I get my fire extinguisher, I'll drive it a bit until I lower the amount in the tank...and hope that nothing crazy happens.
It looks like you upgraded the fuel tank straps along with everything else. Where did you get those? I looked at some on LMR but noticed a few comments saying there were fitment issues.
Edit: also meant to ask - I saw on the CJ Pony Parts video, they used what looked like a transmission jack. Any suggestions on what to use to drop the tank? I don't have a transmission jack yet but could be convinced to buy one or an adapter for my regular jack.
There's so much to this statement right here. Everything from replacement fenders not having edges as sharp to electronic components not being as reliable. And it's not all because of China. Part of the problem is in our disposable society, the perception is that new is automatically better because it looks nicer at first.I just tend to go overboard when I "restore" something, but what I've found is that if you can save/preserve/restore an original part, you should make the effort. A lot of aftermarket parts....are not good.
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