How to tell what size fuel tanks I have?

[Dieselcrawler]

Can some of you try and grab some measuremts of your fuel tanks, but only if you know your tank size. I bought an 88 f250 with dual tanks. Both sending units are junk/rotted off. Can't get sending units for our tanks so I am going to convert gas units. But I have no idea what size I have since when I fill them they only take 6-8 gallons. lol

 

[nj_m715]

http://shop.broncograveyard.com/198...-Side-Mount-Tank-16-Gallon/productinfo/30347/
not your year, but it has the measurements
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/199...Mount-Tank-Steel-19-Gallon/productinfo/30337/

I'm very sure the only option for the rear is 19g, but you should think about this if you drive distances. I love mine
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/1987-1989-Ford-F-Series-Truck-38-Gal-Steel-Tank/productinfo/30330C/

 

[Dieselcrawler]

I have a 38 gallon tank in my shed, but this truck won't be around long. Fixing it up/driving it through the winter then giving it to a close family friend who if on hard times right now. Want him to have something he can tow with and has 4x4

 

[typ4]

They are so close it doesnt matter, its more of how the float arm is bent. But for some reason all the diesels I have helped with had the 19 in both positions.

 

[gandalf]

Do you want actual physical measurements? Length, width, height, and such? Front tank, rear tank? That's going to be a bit rough since these tanks aren't really a regular and uniform shape. Just about any measurement we take will be a guestiment average for lxwxh. If they are stock tanks I'd say they are in the 18 to 19 gallon range, both front and rear.

That being said, I have the bed off my truck, the '92 CC Dualie. I've just replaced the rear tank and am putting things back together. If you want those physical measurements I can do that pretty easily. Just say the word and I can take my tape measure out there, as long as it isn't raining. I don't work well in the rain.

 

[Dieselcrawler]

Well with what typ4 said, looks like I am going with 19 gall. No need for measurements. Actually the jbg link has decent specks.

 

[laserjock]

I would think the biggest difference would be steel or plastic for the front tank. The 90 I bought for parts has a plastic front tank. Standard 16 gallon rear tank. Diesel senders are available from Ebay. I bought new ones for mine. They are not for the right years but I ran my own lines so it didn't matter. If you need measurements give me a shout.

 

[Dieselcrawler]

Both mine are steel and in decent shape. Got a link for the senders?

 

[laserjock]

I think this is the one I used for the rear.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/361481442384

This is the front one I bought I think.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172180235156

Not sure though. The one I bought for the front didn't have a shower head. Rear did so may have been different sellers. I'm pretty sure they were actually.