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dlotz,
Appendix "G" of the build manual has some general info about fuel tanks and pumps for the various yr models. The tanks are the same from '86 to '04.
I'd recommend using the earlier tank straps and they will fit the newer tanks. The '94- up straps require that the passenger side rear be bolted vertically thru the tab that sticks out from the rear of the frame. This bolt cannot be tightened finally until the trunk aluminum is installed and the bolt protrudes into the trunk. If you use the earlier straps, the passenger side mounts the same at rear as the driver's side with a bolt horizontally thru the 2 vertical tabs and can be completely mounted when you install the tank. The tank, shield and straps are available new thru vendors here as well as many local auto parts stores.
CC

 

Do your self a favor and get new straps and tank sheild. It looks way better if you using a new tank.

 

Any online suggestions for where to get new shield and straps? (besides a dealer)

I picked up a donor tank, but it's got all of that OEM rubber crap on it. Is it worth the effort to remove it? (nothing is seen with the shield on, correct)

 

Breeze has what you need.

 

Found the tank shield here (thanks Bob H, I looked but didn't see it before):
Shield, Fuel Tank. OEM Ford #30142

I saw some stainless steel straps that looked very nice, but don't recall where now. (anyone remember?)

any comments on refurbishing the tank? (I don't mind the work, just didn't know if it was worth the effort it's completely concealed).

sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread

 

Heads Up

Just a heads up on the fuel gauge sending unit.

The OEM unit is not compatible with most aftermarket gauges; at least not Stewart Warner. The Ohms of resistance of the sending unit has to match the gauge. Decide on gauges before you buy a sending unit. I will have a new OEM sending unit for sale shortly.

Jack

 

I'm using a donor tank and removed all the rubber crap that was on it. It is more a mindset than anything else - I just didn't want anything on the car that looked like crap, so off it came. Requires elbow grease more than anything else. I replaced all the fittings with OEM replacements. You can save quite a bit of cash doing it this way. You can reuse the fuel pump hanger (saves you about $120) and if you're careful, you can find this stuff cheap and have Summit price match it.

 

I would get the straps from Breeze with the shield and paint or powder coat the straps to what ever you want.

 

Shield and straps from Glenn's Performance, everything else from Breeze

Arch

 

fuel pick-up unit

Will I need a bigger fuel pick up unit?

I see they make ones with 3/4" dia tubes.

 

½" is plenty. You can get a Granatelli pickup that is set up for -8 (½") supply and -6 (3/8") return AN fittings. Add a good electric pump and return style pressure regulator and you'll never run out of fuel.
Frank

 

bigger is better

I went w/ a 20 gal tank for a Crown Vic. It sucks up higher into the chassis give me 4 more gallons of fuel and only took a few mods to make it work. Just my .02

 

What type of mods?