71 Ranchero fuel tank
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Topic: 71 Ranchero fuel tank
Posted By: gregaba
Subject: 71 Ranchero fuel tank
Date Posted: 03-June-2019 at 5:29AM
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Hi I did this conversion last winter. I lost my pictures of the install but thought someone might be interested. I ordered 2 new 71 Ranchero fuel tanks and had to return them because even though they said they were for a 71 they were both for a 72 up. I searched everywhere and could not find one for the 71. I took the measurements of my old tank and after comparing them with a ton of other Ford tanks I found that the 73-78 Ford F250-350 rear tank was real close. Went ahead and ordered one and found as a bonus I had enough room to mount my in tank fuel pump in the right rear corner of the tank. The only mods I had to do was to move the hanger bolts over to the right [looking at the rear from the front] a 1/2 inch on both sides so the straps would fit in the channels. The other mod was to order a filler neck hose [18 inch] from filler neck supply.com. They are flexible and fit perfect with no rubbing or clearance issues. A very easy install. Here are some pictures. Greg    ------------- Greg |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 04-June-2019 at 11:56PM
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Thanks Greg, this is great info! ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: gregaba
Date Posted: 05-June-2019 at 3:14AM
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You are welcome. Wish I still had the install pictures. Greg ------------- Greg |
Posted By: Jdhutch
Date Posted: 05-May-2021 at 4:11AM
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Interestingly enough the straps on my 71 tank go from side to side instead of front to back as do the ribs accordingly. ------------- First On Race Day |
Posted By: gregaba
Date Posted: 05-May-2021 at 4:38AM
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Thats strange. I have 2 used tanks both off a 71 in my shop and the ribs both go from front to back. One tank is from my 429 CJ and the other is from a 6 clyinder. I am wondering why your tank and straps would be different. What engine and driveline combo do you have? Greg ------------- Greg |
Posted By: Jdhutch
Date Posted: 05-May-2021 at 5:03PM
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my car is a 302 C4 8" rear axle. I'm not the only one. Here is a conversation on another Ranchero sight that show pictures as well. http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/71-ranchero-gas-tank.21360/" rel="nofollow - http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/71-ranchero-gas-tank.21360/ ------------- First On Race Day |
Posted By: Jdhutch
Date Posted: 05-May-2021 at 5:09PM
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I think there was also some discussion of why they would put side to side straps on and then have to put a wrap around strap attached to the bumper bracket but that's definitely what it has. The car is new to me so I had to go outside in my bare feet to look when I was reading the ranchero.us stuff because I had seen your post first and I assumed yours was the way it is but I guess not. ------------- First On Race Day |
Posted By: gregaba
Date Posted: 06-May-2021 at 3:31AM
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Well I guess I learn something new every day. I went out to the shop and dug out both my old tanks and they had the ribs going front to back. I didn't know they made side to side tanks. Sorry my how to didn't help. Greg ------------- Greg |