alternative fuel tank site in a BII

[lorro]

I have made my research but I haven't found anything.

I want to know if there is enough space to fit an explorer sport fuel tank next to the main shaft of my bronco II, The reason I want to do that it's because I want to replace my original tank with one or two propane tanks and put the gasoline tank nex to the mainshaft like the explorer and I think it's the best place to put them, the price of the liter of propane in mexico its almost half of the litre of gasoline, you will understand why i want to do that. besides I have a carburated 302 and propane will help in stiff high climbing.

Any ideas or suggestions? maybe the best solution its to make it from zero but maybe you have solve this in another way.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I think if a petrol tank fits beside the main shaft, it would be better to put a propane tank there and leave the stock petrol tank alone.
Here is a good site to ask questions and for info on how to set up your propane system;

http://fuelsforum.rasoenterprises.com/index.php

 

[lorro]

the pros of changing the place of the petrol tank its that the shape can be an irregular volume, depending of the shape of the chassis and the frame, and the shape of the propane tank its always the same, as a cylinder it´s its more dificult to put it in next to the main shaft, it would be a lot lower than the chasis and thats weak spot in offroad trails, instead of the petrol tank that barely pops out down from the chasis.

I'll stil chek if an propane tank can fit in the place that you tell me.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Do you need to keep the vehicle stock? Is there a sanctioning body with rules you need to keep within? Do you need to keep all the seating, re; rear seats?

Propane tanks are heavy and if possible would be best between the axles and low as possible. I also think they are over-engineered for collision and would be fine in a fairly exposed position....depending on what your expected use is. They can also be found in many different configurations that may be suitable. For example there are single tank and dual tank. The dual tank might fit in better as far as ground clearance. If you can cut into and raise the floorboards perhaps some extra clearance can be gained there too.

 

[lorro]

I want to keep it as original as possible inside the truck, keep all my seats, and no to put it in my trunk area, I really want to install it under the frame, I just need to see options, thx!

 

[RayInStl]

Would something like this (https://raybuck.com/product/1948-51-willys-jeepster-polyethylene-gas-tank/) work? It's for a Willys Jeep, but it it's only 16x30x10". It would take a little fab work to mount it, but it's not too pricey and might work.

 

[AllanD]

There is just not enough room under a bronco2 for you to do what you describe,

An Explorer sport not only has a longer wheelbase but also has a wider frame from the transmission cross-member rearwards....