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Ive been thinking about adding a gravity feed transfer tank. Is there anything I should be concerned about if I do this. Any issue that could arise later on?
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Morning Mill
Have you given any thought to just ripping out the factory fuel tank and installing an extended fuel tank in the same location by Aero or Transfer Flow or Titan??
With a crew cab you can get a 60 gallon version if I remember correctly
I have an extended cab and could only fit a 55 gallon in that same place.
Mike T
Have you given any thought to just ripping out the factory fuel tank and installing an extended fuel tank in the same location by Aero or Transfer Flow or Titan??
With a crew cab you can get a 60 gallon version if I remember correctly
I have an extended cab and could only fit a 55 gallon in that same place.
Mike T
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Those tanks require to permanently remove the skid plate, I do not want to do that.
The only big issue I would be concerned about is some water buildup in the tank but if you had a interior flush bottom bung that should be eliminated. The second smaller issue is how to prevent overfilling/overflow of lower tank. I am sure both can be solved easily. I know this has been covered in the past do a search and I am sure you will find some good posts. I have a tank in my truck for plane fuel with simple 12 volt pump, no issues in 13 years. DENNY
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What my thoughts are, is to weld a 1/2NPT bung on the fill pipe and use a rollover valve. I dont want to cut the fill hose and use one of the "kits" most use to do the install
One of my questions is how do I keep the fill pipe from over filling? This is one of my biggest concerns. I just dont want any spills or leaks.
One of my questions is how do I keep the fill pipe from over filling? This is one of my biggest concerns. I just dont want any spills or leaks.
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Like this.
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I know you want a gravity fed system but I'd encourage you to consider a transfer pump. I've been using a 13gpm pump for years on the 91-gallon RDS in the bed of my F250. I run all the fuel through sediment and water-removal filters, so I know I'm putting clean fuel in the OEM tanks. I also put a long-enough hose on the pump to reach other diesel equipment, such as tractors etc. It makes the system very versatile.
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I have a 500 gallon tank for filling my farm equipment, So I dont need one in the bed of my truck
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Does the roller over valve help from over filling the main tank, or is it just a safety in case of a roll over?
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