Fuel Tank Relocation (and new Rear Bumper design)
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Did you snag a Gucci LC dual tank fill neck? I've rarely seen them, and when I have they go for over $600.
I'm leaning towards this tank & pump combo atm
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Alternately, I can buy the plain Jane $64 tank and use an external Carter pump and inline filter that I already have (spare for my 59 pickup) with a basic sending unit.
Either way il probably just going to install a second analog aux tank gauge... TBD.
As far as transferring fuel, the Ford main/aux tank switch seems neat but I still prefer the idea of remote filling the factory tank from the aux tank's pump via a switch in the dash. I can always revisit this... but for nownthis is the goal.
Pros
• effectively doubles driving range
• adds weight to rear of truck to reduce lift from LC 8-wraps (for me at least)
Cons (things to work out)
• aux tank fill
• aux tank vent
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Kirk D
New member
I didn’t, was more than I wanted to spend. I snagged a second filler neck from the junkyard and modified it to mate into the original with a divider just below the cap threads. Point the nozzle back for one tank and forward for the other. Everything is t’d together including evap so it still passes the gas cap test at smog. They didn’t even know it was there.
Rear tank is using a deutchwerks 265 with a holly Hydramat since the factory bronco pump was causing me to go lean at WOT. Just so you know.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Creeping your build thread now... questions probably pending
I didn't see l/know you had done the forester mod, but I have one going in, too. Dang LED bulbs so bright lol.
Did you tie it into your dash light dimmer circuit?
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Kirk D
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Ask away, over on the thread. I need to update it with photos of the more recent stuff including a dog bed type thing for the backseat but I’m not good at it so I haven’t.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Ask [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] he's here
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jkeith.w
Official Vendor
I'm not familiar with the CBI - do you have a photo of its mounting arrangement that I could check out?
jkeith.w
Official Vendor
Hey guys, I was just reliving history on [MENTION=116470]Tyler James Inc[/MENTION] bumper thread, and thought I should post here as well - we crossed the 100 bumpers threshold last fall - I hope you guys are still loving the bumper!
(I'm putting one on each of our 3rd gens, FWIW)
Now that I've settled on a final version, they are pre-stocked on the new website; no more deposits or waiting for production.
Thanks, you guys
(I'm putting one on each of our 3rd gens, FWIW)
Now that I've settled on a final version, they are pre-stocked on the new website; no more deposits or waiting for production.
Thanks, you guys
2TH4IST
Member
Awesome! I have one from the 1st batch made. It's still running strong as when I welded it up. Actually about to pull it off to fab up a swing out for Jerry cans in a while.
Going to make fender liners to keep the mud and debris out of the wing pockets. Get tons of compliments about the bumper. Most comments are of how crazy the departure angle is. Thanks [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] for creating this bumper!
Eta - the f150 tank swap is running strong too!
Going to make fender liners to keep the mud and debris out of the wing pockets. Get tons of compliments about the bumper. Most comments are of how crazy the departure angle is. Thanks [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] for creating this bumper!
Eta - the f150 tank swap is running strong too!
