Fuel pump lock ring...87-93 = 94-95?

nmcgrawj

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I found this one....im assuming it fits out tank. Anyone know for sure?

Mustang - 79-93 Lock Ring With Seal, For Fuel Pump And Sending Unit at LRS - Same Day Shipping!



My stock one is pretty beat up. While i have it out i wanna replace it.

 

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Says on the page won't work 94-97.

 

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nmcgrawj

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Guess this isnt available anymore for our cars?

 

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Unfortunately not. Ford discontinued it & the one SPI made for a bit is gone now as well. Another one of those "it'd be nice to have around, but too low demand" type parts.

 

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LRSjmac said:

Unfortunately not. Ford discontinued it & the one SPI made for a bit is gone now as well. Another one of those "it'd be nice to have around, but too low demand" type parts.

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So fox's are in more demand than sn95s? Since im assuming 96 and 97 are the same as 94-95?



What do u guys think i should do? Take a wire wheel to mine to get rid of as much rust as possible?

 

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I feel ya on this one. I need to replace mine since the o ring has gone missing and fuel leaks sometimes, but it is one of those parts that is so hard to find. I am gonna stop by a plumbing shop today or tomorrow and see if they have something that will work.

 

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nmcgrawj said:

So fox's are in more demand than sn95s? Since im assuming 96 and 97 are the same as 94-95?



What do u guys think i should do? Take a wire wheel to mine to get rid of as much rust as possible?

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Thats not necessarily the problem. The aftermarket fuel tank that is offered for 84-97 uses the Fox style 3 tab lock ring. The stock 94-97 is 4 tab. Thats the only reason the 3 tab is still around.

Why Ford changed the design of a simple lock ring when the fuel tank dimensions are the same as prior years is a mystery to me.

 

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nmcgrawj said:

So fox's are in more demand than sn95s? Since im assuming 96 and 97 are the same as 94-95?



What do u guys think i should do? Take a wire wheel to mine to get rid of as much rust as possible?

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What do I think? Just don't bend/break it taking it off.

 

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LRSjmac said:

Thats not necessarily the problem. The aftermarket fuel tank that is offered for 84-97 uses the Fox style 3 tab lock ring. The stock 94-97 is 4 tab. Thats the only reason the 3 tab is still around.

Why Ford changed the design of a simple lock ring when the fuel tank dimensions are the same as prior years is a mystery to me.

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ahhhh didnt know this. Thanks man.

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What do I think? Just don't bend/break it taking it off.

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Yea well unfortunately its taken a beating from taking it off twice with a screwdriver/hammer trying to spin it loose. It really needs some reinforcements welded onto it.