Looking for Gas tank swap ideas for my 84

[FrankBoss]

My 84 has a small tank (2WD 2.3LShortbox)
the sending unit is toast, and they don't make replacements.
So I was wondering if anyone has put a larger of different style tank in their early Ranger.

FrankBoss

 

[BLOODBANE]

I used a tank out of an 87 for mine (short wheelbase), it has the low pressure, in tank fuel pump. The straps are a little tight, but it fit without too much fighting it. A couple of wires (spliced into the new sending unit plug, make sure you get that too) and the gauge reads correct as well.

 

[FrankBoss]

did the 87 tank have a larger compassity than the original?

FrankBoss

 

[country0001]

Since you are staying carbed, use a keg. That would go with the rat rod theme

 

[FrankBoss]

I thought about it... I need more gas storage for the trips... and the keg might get in the way of the winch (if mounted up front) and in the bed is storage for Work!!!
I thought about putting a keg in the cab a few times but nothing full of gas...

Maybe I need a rear tank out of a Bronco!

FrankBoss

 

[Grey_04]

how about a tank from a bronco II? it's been discussed before on here.

 

[Jraymer360]

how about a tank from a bronco II? it's been discussed before on here.

sounds like he wants a bigger tank then the stock one!

 

[Heavyfire14]

get a 20 gallon fuel cell

 

[Grey_04]

sounds like he wants a bigger tank then the stock one!

stock bII holds 23 gallons

 

[Heavyfire14]

stock bII holds 23 gallons

holy crap

 

[Jraymer360]

holy crap

i know, right

 

[Funnyman141]

I've thought about putting an extra capacity rear 70's f-150 gas tank under the ranger but its only 38 gallons, it might not be enough...

although it might sit a bit to low

 

[BLOODBANE]

As far as the extra capacity, I don't think so. I was having problems with the 84 sending unit, and as you said, They don't make them anymore. I was more concerned with knowing how much fuel I had.

 

[country0001]

I might have one available. I'm replacing mine because of a hole in it. But picking up a couple parts B2's tonight.

 

[FrankBoss]

Jerry sounds like a plan... 23 gallons with the V8 would be perfect, a working sending unit would be priceless...

FrankBoss