XTRA FUEL TANK

[sheepdip]

Gentlemen,
I was going to put a Transfer Fuel tank in my bed but the price has kept me away. In my shed out back I have a aluminum fuel tank from a big rig that will fit across the bed and has a fuel drain in the bottom. What do I have to go thru to use fuel from it??? I have a 2001.

 

[Whitmore]

sheepdip,its simple,make sure it clean,bolt it down good;have a good 5 micron filter in line and a good valve than T into your fillneck vent line,this will work by gravity,its a matter of convenience to activate valve from cab or under truck. #ad
good luck

 

[sheepdip]

Shouldn't I be pushing the fuel thru the filter with a pump of some sort? I am not sure the fuel will feed to the other tank thru as filter without a pump of some sort.

 

[JJW_ND]

I would just run a "good" line from the extra tank directly to the "T" you add to the vent hose near the filler. I have added a right/left tank silinoid valve that alows me to transfer fuel (gravity) to the main tank from a switch inside the cab.

Our trucks have more than enough filteration with the stock filter.

Will no presure pushing the fuel you can not over fill the main tank. Does not run very fast but faster then when consuming 8mpg.

I have ran 10K gallons through a homemade tank. Workd just fine. Summer and winter.

jjw
ND

 

[Whitmore]

JJW, tell me more of this solinoid valve,size ,function,price,dependibility,where to buy it,I will be hooking my setup soon and was curious.
#ad
kevin 2001 eth dee #ad

 

[JJW_ND]

Kevin:

Go to any NAPA or other part store. Ask them for a solinoid fuel valve from any older right tank left tank setup. The ones for the older vehicles have: two IN ports (right tank, left tank) and one OUT port to motor. I think they are from early Chevy pickups. They have some that have extra ports for return lines. Not needed.

I mount the valve under the bed infront of the filler tube area. I wire it so power opens the valve (fuel flows) and no power valve closed. I think they are 1/4 fuel lines. Just need to run a hot wire (from switch in cab) to valve. Ground at it mounting location. I have a ball valve prior to the solinoid valve right next to the spare tank for permenant shut off. Have never used it yet.

I have had one in use for 6years now. Even flows fuel in winter.

Simple, safe and it works.

When we build our tanks, we put a 90 degree elbow on the inside and position it to suck fuel from the very bottom of the tank. Keeps all the water and junk from building up. Clean fuel in ... . clean fuel out.

Have run 13K gallons through my truck so far.

jjw

 

[Turboman]

My tank gravity flows also, works fine. I plumbed mine in a little different though. I removed the filler neck and drilled a 3/8 hole in the side of it and brazed a brass hose barb to it. Be sure and do it down low enough that it is always lower than the aux tank. Also use hose made for fuel. Ans also remove the plastic insert from the neck BEFORE you get it red hot. I was using a simple inline filter and it would plug up about every 500 gals, but I now have a large spin on fuel filter with water collector on and it is much better. If you can spare the bed space it sure is nice not worrying about find fuel for a good price or out in the boonies. My aux hold 110 gal plus the 35 underneath make for a long time between restroom stops.

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'99 2500,4x4, QC ,LWB ,3. 55lsd ,5 speed, K&N Scotty style, Van Aakan, 275hp injectors, Pacbrake, 4" exhaust, Rhinoliner, 265/75/16s, Pioneer CD player, Isspro boost and pyro on the A-pillar, muffler and resonator in the barn,110 gal aux fuel, transmission filter, Amsoil every where, Amsoil dual remote filter kit, Brushguard, step bars, hideaway 25k gooseneck ball, flame red with agate interior. Getting really BOMBed!!! CM Texas

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I mounted a extra tank in my trailer, then pump fuel forward to a tee in the fuel fill vent line. Works great. I always have the trailer behind and the extra fuel is nice when you are towing. I carry a camper in the bed so a bed tank is out.

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO