26 to 36 Gallon Fuel Tank Write Up
03-23-2016, 03:57 PM
#72
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any differences in installation from the older trucks? I just got this truck, traded in my 14 ecoboost which had the 36 gallon tank. I'm already missing that gas tank.
02-09-2017, 01:27 PM
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Well I finally did it today. I was able to install with a lot of help from my friend, a 36 gallon tank on my 2011 4X4 ecoboost.
You only need 3 parts
1. 36 gallon fuel tank Part #9L3Z9002C
2. Heat shield Part#BL3Z9A032A
3. Extended Range Fuel Pump Assembly Part#Whoops forgot it at this time.
All other parts are interchangeable: the fuel lines, the filler neck, the straps, and skid plate. I made the mistake on buying more parts than I needed and I am now stuck with about $200 of unnecessary parts. Do not make the same mistake, just buy the 3 above parts.
Also note the fuel lines feel snug due to the different contour of the larger tank. This is okay, once the tank is in position the lines are fine and have slack in them. No need for a new filler neck, they are the same, they hook up at the same points on both tanks.
Directions:
1, Put in park, block front wheels, jack up the rear, and use jack stands to support the rear of the vehicle.
2. use jack and support the tank, (best to have an almost empty tank) unbolt the front and rear straps, one bolt on each and bolts are located on the drivers side of the tank.
3. Unbolt the 4 bolts holding the drive shaft to the rear differential, lower the drive shaft out of the way to access the fittings on top of the tank.
4. Slowly lower the front of the tank, and then lower the rear while un-cliping the lines away from the tank (there are clips along the top of both tanks that hold the fuel lines for support). (white clips on top of tanks in pics).
5. Once all lines are un-clippped, and the tank is lowering first: disconnect the filler neck, then the green fitting next to filler neck, then lower tank more, then disconnect the fuel pump lines (warning: fuel will be pressurized and with come squriting out approximately a cup in volume) then disconnect the last green fitting at the front of the tank. So work backto front when disconnecting everything in order to spill as little fuel as possible.
6. Remove the fuel pump retainer ring and rubber O-ring, install these on the new tank with the new fuel pump. then remove the tab (little black mushroom thing) at the front holding the old heat shield in place. Use this piece on the new tank in the same location for the new heatshield.
7. New tank is ready to reinstall. Install tank while working backwards with all of the fittings. The fuel lines will be a little snugger on the top of the tank while out of position, once tank is Half-Way-bolted in secure the fuel lines by pushing them into the clips on top of the tank and check to see if they are tight or caught on something. Lines should have slight play in them.
8. once everything is connected, fully bolt the tank in, reconnect the driveshaft, fill with a few gallons of fuel, and cycle the key to ON (do not start the engine) for 30 seconds. Do this for 3 cycles. Vehicle should start up fine and allow to run in park for a few minutes to make sure there is no air in the fuel lines.
9. Head to the gas station and cry when you see your first bill.
I siphoned the fuel from my old tank to the new. I figured I had about 8 gallons left and ended up putting almost 28 gallons in. Not too bad for 2 and a half hours of work.
26 gallon tank is the one farther away in pics, 36 gallon is the closer tank.
You only need 3 parts
1. 36 gallon fuel tank Part #9L3Z9002C
2. Heat shield Part#BL3Z9A032A
3. Extended Range Fuel Pump Assembly Part#Whoops forgot it at this time.
All other parts are interchangeable: the fuel lines, the filler neck, the straps, and skid plate. I made the mistake on buying more parts than I needed and I am now stuck with about $200 of unnecessary parts. Do not make the same mistake, just buy the 3 above parts.
Also note the fuel lines feel snug due to the different contour of the larger tank. This is okay, once the tank is in position the lines are fine and have slack in them. No need for a new filler neck, they are the same, they hook up at the same points on both tanks.
Directions:
1, Put in park, block front wheels, jack up the rear, and use jack stands to support the rear of the vehicle.
2. use jack and support the tank, (best to have an almost empty tank) unbolt the front and rear straps, one bolt on each and bolts are located on the drivers side of the tank.
3. Unbolt the 4 bolts holding the drive shaft to the rear differential, lower the drive shaft out of the way to access the fittings on top of the tank.
4. Slowly lower the front of the tank, and then lower the rear while un-cliping the lines away from the tank (there are clips along the top of both tanks that hold the fuel lines for support). (white clips on top of tanks in pics).
5. Once all lines are un-clippped, and the tank is lowering first: disconnect the filler neck, then the green fitting next to filler neck, then lower tank more, then disconnect the fuel pump lines (warning: fuel will be pressurized and with come squriting out approximately a cup in volume) then disconnect the last green fitting at the front of the tank. So work backto front when disconnecting everything in order to spill as little fuel as possible.
6. Remove the fuel pump retainer ring and rubber O-ring, install these on the new tank with the new fuel pump. then remove the tab (little black mushroom thing) at the front holding the old heat shield in place. Use this piece on the new tank in the same location for the new heatshield.
7. New tank is ready to reinstall. Install tank while working backwards with all of the fittings. The fuel lines will be a little snugger on the top of the tank while out of position, once tank is Half-Way-bolted in secure the fuel lines by pushing them into the clips on top of the tank and check to see if they are tight or caught on something. Lines should have slight play in them.
8. once everything is connected, fully bolt the tank in, reconnect the driveshaft, fill with a few gallons of fuel, and cycle the key to ON (do not start the engine) for 30 seconds. Do this for 3 cycles. Vehicle should start up fine and allow to run in park for a few minutes to make sure there is no air in the fuel lines.
9. Head to the gas station and cry when you see your first bill.
I siphoned the fuel from my old tank to the new. I figured I had about 8 gallons left and ended up putting almost 28 gallons in. Not too bad for 2 and a half hours of work.
26 gallon tank is the one farther away in pics, 36 gallon is the closer tank.
02-09-2017, 04:35 PM
#74
Senior Member
I've been looking through FORscan and you can change the tank size yourself.
11-25-2019, 11:16 PM
#76
Senior Member
I had to replace my fuel tank due to a leak from a fuel tank vent valve. It's possible if someone wants to try fancy tricks like epoxy or RTV/silicone, or something else that it might be fixable. So I bought a 36 gal tank from a salvage yard, which came with the heat shield and fuel pump.
So now I have an old 36 gal tank, heat shield and two used fuel pumps sitting around looking for a new home.
One pump is what I presume to be original from my truck that I removed a few months ago, had about 170k miles on it at time of removal (I bought my truck this past May). Other one is a complete unknown as it came with the tank I bought from the salvage yard. At the least if someone is looking for sending units these might work just fine. Contact me if you are interested.
I'll make a thread in the marketplace when I get time to take some pictures but thought I would post in here for now.
So now I have an old 36 gal tank, heat shield and two used fuel pumps sitting around looking for a new home.
One pump is what I presume to be original from my truck that I removed a few months ago, had about 170k miles on it at time of removal (I bought my truck this past May). Other one is a complete unknown as it came with the tank I bought from the salvage yard. At the least if someone is looking for sending units these might work just fine. Contact me if you are interested.
I'll make a thread in the marketplace when I get time to take some pictures but thought I would post in here for now.
Last edited by fudge0514; 12-02-2019 at 09:42 PM.
01-19-2023, 04:26 PM
#77
Just need a little help. I have tank part number 9l3z-9002-B everything I have seen is 37 GAL but been to 3 Fords in AZ and not one can confirm that this is in fact a 37 GAL Tank.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Its going in a 2011 F150 Lariat 145
08-04-2023, 08:02 PM
#78
I recently purchased a brand new fuel tank off OfferUp for a great deal $50. The seller insisted it was originally purchased for an XLT work truck with a 36-gallon capacity. The tank's part number is DL3Z9002A (DL3Z 9002 A).
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
08-05-2023, 08:45 AM
#79
Measure it
I recently purchased a brand new fuel tank off OfferUp for a great deal $50. The seller insisted it was originally purchased for an XLT work truck with a 36-gallon capacity. The tank's part number is DL3Z9002A (DL3Z 9002 A).
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
on my Jeep there was a 19 just below the filler neck which means that it was a 19 gal tank maybe you can find a 26 on your tank to compare .
Last edited by Trucken2; 08-06-2023 at 06:54 PM.
08-10-2023, 09:05 AM
#80
Senior Member
I recently purchased a brand new fuel tank off OfferUp for a great deal $50. The seller insisted it was originally purchased for an XLT work truck with a 36-gallon capacity. The tank's part number is DL3Z9002A (DL3Z 9002 A).
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
I've been trying to confirm its capacity, but it's been a bit challenging. I've checked with Ford and even the original dealer who order these tanks for this gentlemen, but no one seems to have a straightforward answer. Online searches indicate that the part number matches the RIGHT tank, but I want to be absolutely sure before I attempt to swap out my current 26-gallon tank for another 26-gallon tank.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks in advance for your help! (I'm not looking forward to using a stopwatch and hose, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right? 😄
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/how-vi...-sizes-473833/