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curious as to how rare my 1988 dual tank ranger is?
 


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not real rare.they aren't super-common,but not rare by any means.
 

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oh ok wasn't really sure i know i hadnt seen one i picked my up at a local scrap yard they were gonna crush it i was hoping it would be a little more rare but its in great shape and a cool truck im glad i grabbed her
 

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they've got lot's of potential if you are into building....it's a great platform.
 

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Any way to turn a newer ranger into dual tank?
 

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Any way to turn a newer ranger into dual tank?
I think AllanD figured a way to put a Bronco II tank between the rear frame rails but then you have to find another place to put the spare tire.
 

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I think AllanD figured a way to put a Bronco II tank between the rear frame rails but then you have to find another place to put the spare tire.
I don't think it fits very well, something about having to change a crossmember or something sticks out in my head.
 

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I don't think it fits very well, something about having to change a crossmember or something sticks out in my head.
The last cross memeber is in the way and it hangs down really low.

He also figured out that the 19 gallon center tank from the old Econolines works much better as it shares almost all of its dimensions with the Ranger auxiliary tank.


To the OP: They are rare enough to make them more desirable to many enthusiasts and (as said before) to make fuel system parts rare and expensive, but not rare enough to make them particularly more valuable.
 

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ya they're rare enough that they don't make the parts new. I found a nice one from a guy on here and put it in my '92, and I bought a spare a few months ago in case I ever need it. I'm using mine as a primary tank, I ditched the 19 gallon super-cab tank in favor of the 13 gallon behind the axle.

They're not real hard to put in a newer truck, all you have to do is put the crossmembers in, extend the lines and wiring, and use the correct fuel pump. Getting it to work with the gas gauge is a different story though! I haven't figured that one out yet.
 

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this has been a slight thought of mine for a while... anyone tried using the f-series plumbing for the dual tanks? the tanks themselves wouldn't work of course as they woudln't fit, but the wiring, switches, and pumps should... and even should be able to use what ever they use to switch the gauge... and as for fuel filler, i would put it behind the license plate, where my old torino's was
 

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this has been a slight thought of mine for a while... anyone tried using the f-series plumbing for the dual tanks? the tanks themselves wouldn't work of course as they woudln't fit, but the wiring, switches, and pumps should... and even should be able to use what ever they use to switch the gauge... and as for fuel filler, i would put it behind the license plate, where my old torino's was
the twin tank rangers DO use the F-series twin tank switches and valves.
 

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where to put the spare is the least of the issues involved, allen d. had a post about it somewhere, not only do you have pressure lines from each tank going forward, a fuel pump in each tank, but there is a return for fuel for each tank as well. there is some sort of selector valve that not only lets fuel go forward from the selected tank, but lets fuel return to the tank being used, imagine drawing fuel from the forward tank but the return going to both or the rear only, you would eventually overfill the tank not being drawn from, and sending raw fuel out the vent. its do-able to "build" one, just need the right hard to find parts. back when you had a mechanical pump on the engine, you merely needed a manual valve on the floor and the switch on the dash was for the sending unit for the gas guage.
 

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that's kinda what went through my thought, which is what made me think of the f series setup, because it's all there already... i would imagine it's pretty simple plug and play... can't be all that much in the system... hard to say without looking at the wiring diagram and fuel system on the f-series...

i would think that something like this i wouldn't attempt to do on my own...

as for the spare, honestly, my spare doesn't fit my truck because of my 33"s so it's really only there as a gap guard between the bumper and my receiver hitch lol (body lift) i WILL eventually get a 33" spare and put it in the back of the truck, but not sure when or how... till then, knock on wood i don't get a flat... i do carry a pump, and a bottle of that green goop tire sealant, used it on my f-150, works wonders!
 

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