| artron9 | -- 09-08-2017 @ 5:05 AM |
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Im having a tough time finding a fuel tank for my 52 Crestline., Any thoughts on adapting a mustang tank to it? In think it can be done but I need some advice!
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| TomO | -- 09-08-2017 @ 6:55 AM |
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Adapting a Mustang tank will require moving the filler pipe from its present location. This place sells a tank for the 55 Ford and give the dimensions of the tank. You may be able to make some modifications to make it fit. http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/fuel_tank/ford/customline.html What is the problem with your tank? Maybe Tank Renu can save it. Tom
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| Big Red 51 | -- 09-08-2017 @ 11:07 AM |
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Artron, You may find it easier to purchase a new one from Dennis Carpenter. BA-9002, for $350. Like all new ones, you can't use original sender unit. I thing Drake made this tank. Don
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| artron9 | -- 09-08-2017 @ 4:18 PM |
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Big red 51 thanks for your response. However, none of the big three suppliers have this tank since they are on backorder from the same manufacturer. Also TomO, why couldnt the Mustang tank work since it also has a rear center filler pipe?
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| artron9 | -- 09-08-2017 @ 4:29 PM |
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The car has been sitting for 23 years. tank must be trash! Going to pull it soon. Cant believe it could still be salvaged!
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| artron9 | -- 09-08-2017 @ 4:29 PM |
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The car has been sitting for 23 years. tank must be trash! Going to pull it soon. Cant believe it could still be salvaged!
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| TomO | -- 09-10-2017 @ 9:31 AM |
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The tank may still be salvageable. The old gas did not rust the tanks the way that the gas with Ethanol does. If you do need a tank, try this place: http://www.classicautopartsonlinecatalog.com/guide/FullsizeFordandMercuryOnlineCatalog/120.php Tom
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| artron9 | -- 09-10-2017 @ 5:01 PM |
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TomO . Thanks for the input . I will check with them. No one has them?
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| len47merc | -- 09-10-2017 @ 7:10 PM |
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Artron9 - I have seen a car that sat for over 40 years that had the tank removed cleaned and lined and never needed a repair and is still running after 4 years worth of use with no issues. Don't give up on that tank and spend money on a new one or on customizing a new one until you've given it the chance to see what you've got. It may be okay, or may only need a minor repair or two to make it fully functional for your lifetime. Steve
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| artron9 | -- 09-12-2017 @ 7:12 PM |
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Steve---I think you are right! The Crestline is going to my mechanic Monday. Ive known him for forty years and many cars later. He says the same thing! Wait and see! When I saw the rust at the bottom of the bowl and thought this was fatal! Ill let you know how it turns out. Thanks to you Steve and all the other Fordmaniacs !
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| trjford8 | -- 09-18-2017 @ 8:09 AM |
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I just went through this issue on the tank of a '54 Merc. Be sure to check the top of the tank. Ford used a jute type pad between the top of the tank and the trunk pan. I had to use a new tank from a '57 Merc and change the angle of the fuel neck. That jute pad collected moisture and I have found several tanks that had numerous pin holes in the top of the tank under the pads. My neighbor bought a 53 Ford that had sat for well over 30 years. When he removed the tank the top was so rusty that when he tapped on it with a small hammer the hammer went right through the top. This car was a virtually rust free California car.
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| artron9 | -- 09-19-2017 @ 8:13 PM |
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Thanks for the input Trjford8! Its in the shop now ! Should know the tank status this week!
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