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Is that a plastic tank? I’ve bought a couple tanks now but never paid the extra for the plastic.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of installing a new tank in one of these, there are a few spots that rub against the frame. I had one tank wear 3 pinholes. I bought some tape made by gorilla glue. It’s thick rubberized and I think 4” wide. I put patches of it everywhere the tank makes contact with the frame and under the straps. I think I remember seeing something similar on the factory tank but I’m not positive.
It is indeed a plastic tank. Around here, it’s worth it. My F-150 when I bought it years ago had a nearly brand new rear gas tank, less than a year old metal Spectra tank, made in Canada, eh. I bumped the seam with a wrench when I was replacing the spring hangers, so it wasn’t a real hard bump because the wrench was between the frame and the tank. Instant leak. Full 20 gallon tank. I was not at all happy. Both tanks got replaced with plastic. I’m not playing the rust game here. I’m just a little disappointed at how roughly manufactured these tanks are for how expensive they are, but they don’t rust and are tough.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure rust and rubbing killed my steel tank. I’m kicking around the idea of putting a plastic tank in my 88 when I get back to putting it back together. I don’t believe the tank that’s in there has any problems, but it might not be a bad idea to head off any potential problems. I figured I’d try coming up with a solution to the rubbing and stuff when I tear into it, but that’s an idea.
Is that a plastic BII tank? Sweet! Glad my 01 came with a plastic tank.
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