Make sure you have the correct OHM`s for your year of truck/Sender.
I used the Spectra F26E 38 Gal rear tank.
Throughly degreased the outside of it. treated it with Phosphoric acid, washed off the residue after it dried, 2 coats of POR, and a couple coats of bed Liner spray.
Did same to Straps, and gooped up the recessed area on the tank for the Straps, and Straps too, with RTV for a cushion.
Also slathered up the top of the new Senders with Anti-Seiz to cut any rust issues that might crop up.
Maybe it is different in the salty rust belt areas of the country, IDK.
The FSV has been a unreliable, short lived, constant problem P O S since it was first introduced.
number dummy over on FTE a retired Ford Parts manager mentioned that.
A good money maker for Ford with replacements.
Market is flooded with them now in the $50 +- range, Chicom replacements.
I run off the rear tank, deep 6`d the FSV, and it`s plumbed from tank to engine and back.
Can safely run 500 miles with a reserve to maybe 600?.
That changes being empty or loaded, and if you drive always down hill will increase your range.
Spare tire is mounted in the L/F corner with a Ford tire mount that was an option back in the day.
Kind of sorta like this LMC one. This one is for a 70`s something year truck.
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