tdoogy
Palm Bay Fl
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Hello All!,
Dropped the fuel tank on my old fourwinds motorhome and it was completely rusted out.
I need to replace does anyone out there know where I would start looking for something like that?
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1995brave
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Try LMC trucks www.lmctruck.com
or www.transflow.com
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Golden_HVAC
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Transferflow.com used to make a larger replacement tank for the E-350/450, don't know if they still make one or not.
You might also ask around at the local junk yards, they might be able to find a newer coach that has a good tank, same size for a good price. They will crate it up and ship it to you for somewhat less than a new tank will cost. Probably even leave in the old fuel pump and sending unit too. Nowdays they use the internet to exchange parts from one junkyard to another. Who knows, they might be able to install it too? Yet if you removed yours, it is likely you will be able to install a replacement.
Fred.
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ron.dittmer
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You may already know this, but just in-case.....
Not that this offers any guarantees, but it is a good idea to keep the fuel tank completely full when your motor home is not in-use. Less air means less potential for moisture. It also takes a lot longer for the fuel to go bad. A fuel stailizer is always worth considering if planned to sit more than 6 months.
If you over-fill using a gas can, you can block the tank vapor recirculating system which will then trip your check engine light when running the engine afterwards. So don't fill the tank to the top that way. Speaking from experience here.
2007 Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, with 2006 Jeep Liberty in-tow
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kaz442
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Car-part.com Put in your info and you will find what you need, used and at a decent price. I just checked in Flo and there were several 35 and 53 gal tanks for the cutaway chassis.
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beachcomber_1
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You might be able to use plastic tank from later model. Check salvage yard, maybe minor mods to tank outlet system.
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Replant
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tdoogy wrote:Hello All!,
Dropped the fuel tank on my old fourwinds motorhome and it was completely rusted out.
I need to replace does anyone out there know where I would start looking for something like that?
I was up your way 3 days ago getting new tires at Discount Tire. Before I left I noticed that my gas tank has a lot of exterior deep rust. The ride up was uneventful but the trip home was a disaster. RABS light came on and stayed on, I lost power to my dashboard power plug, hazard lights, brakes locked up and I almost had to call a tow truck when I was only 2 blocks from home. After giving the MH a rest for a few hours I started it up and it purred like a kitten but today - nada. Yesterday I bought a new master cylinder and fuel filter which I will install early this coming week. It could be that the fuel filter is completely clogged so I'll cut it open and see it it's full of rust. How many gallons does your tank hold? My tank looks rather large. I plan on measuring mine soon. At least it has a drain plug.
Al
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oldtrucker63
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beachcomber_1 wrote:You might be able to use plastic tank from later model. Check salvage yard, maybe minor mods to tank outlet system. I would replace with a plastic tank also.
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MountainAir05
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Might try these people. They usually let you know in 24 hours or less,
http://www.usedpartscentral.com/search_tennessee.htm
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