fuel tank rust
07-14-2011, 02:11 PM
#1
Senior Member
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fuel tank rust
Hi. I replaced 1996 f150 front fuel pump, and in the process I had to change the tank as well. The lock ring was rusted solid to the tank and I had to chisel the locking tabs up to free the pump. I had a new tank already from reading about rust inside the fuel tanks.
I want to change the rear pump as well, but I wondered if I can save the original tank. The original front tank had no rust inside (saw it after the pump was removed), and it was made with heavier sheet metal than the Dorman from Autozone. The original rear tank also has some kind of protection on the outer surface which is in good condition.
What will solve the rust fused problem, rust dissolver, PB Blaster, torch?
Should I have the new tank at hand, in case?
Again, thank you for any ideas, in advance.
I want to change the rear pump as well, but I wondered if I can save the original tank. The original front tank had no rust inside (saw it after the pump was removed), and it was made with heavier sheet metal than the Dorman from Autozone. The original rear tank also has some kind of protection on the outer surface which is in good condition.
What will solve the rust fused problem, rust dissolver, PB Blaster, torch?
Should I have the new tank at hand, in case?
Again, thank you for any ideas, in advance.
07-14-2011, 02:59 PM
#2
lost my Car again...
Hi. I replaced 1996 f150 front fuel pump, and in the process I had to change the tank as well. The lock ring was rusted solid to the tank and I had to chisel the locking tabs up to free the pump. I had a new tank already from reading about rust inside the fuel tanks.
I want to change the rear pump as well, but I wondered if I can save the original tank. The original front tank had no rust inside (saw it after the pump was removed), and it was made with heavier sheet metal than the Dorman from Autozone. The original rear tank also has some kind of protection on the outer surface which is in good condition.
What will solve the rust fused problem, rust dissolver, PB Blaster, torch?
Should I have the new tank at hand, in case?
Again, thank you for any ideas, in advance.
I want to change the rear pump as well, but I wondered if I can save the original tank. The original front tank had no rust inside (saw it after the pump was removed), and it was made with heavier sheet metal than the Dorman from Autozone. The original rear tank also has some kind of protection on the outer surface which is in good condition.
What will solve the rust fused problem, rust dissolver, PB Blaster, torch?
Should I have the new tank at hand, in case?
Again, thank you for any ideas, in advance.
even if its dry the fumes can stil ignite!!! for internal rust there is some sealant stuff you can use for the out side sand paper and some por15
07-14-2011, 03:32 PM
#3
Senior Member
Originally Posted by TheCollector
NEVER TAKE A TORCH TO A GAS TANK even if its dry the fumes can stil ignite!!! for internal rust there is some sealant stuff you can use for the out side sand paper and some por15
even if its dry the fumes can stil ignite!!! for internal rust there is some sealant stuff you can use for the out side sand paper and some por15