E-Series VansTechnical discussion of topics related to vans powered by any of the Navistar engines. This covers a broad number of years, but there isn't enough demand to split it any further.
Do all vans have steel tanks? & if yes, why? I have a plastic F tank that I may be able to alter & make work. Seems to be a 38 gal tank. I will confim both sizes before all the trouble. I was just wondering if the vans had a safty issue & the steel was a mandatory thing.
I'm going to guess the van still has steel because the van hasn't had a serious redesign since 92. That is why it still has the old 6.5" bolt pattern on the wheels and probably why it still has a steel fuel tank.
Someday it will be updated.
Mike
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
54,311 miles. 16.47 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska and Key West and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires. 46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge
162 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock - all under warranty. AC hose, not under warranty.
also vans do not have as large of an after market fords plastic tanks are based o years of aftermarket companies doing the reaschearch for them
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, 3:73 dana 80 rear, srw, dana 50 front, heavy duty leaf springs, back up camera, 20$ wallyworld fog lamps, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, 32" steering tires all around, ac power converter,jeep bucket seats, deezee runningboards (cab only),cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, 2 trucklight worklights on front stake pocket each side,high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, 6600 lbs with all my junk
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