Finally got one! 1995 F150 xl

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  1. Roush PSD Interceptor

    Roush PSD Interceptor 7.3L Straight Piped Diesel

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    Is the front tank fill hose deteriorated causing evaporation/slosh loss?
    I had a truck this happend to.

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    Well, the front tank did spill out when i tried filling it up(got to 3/4), so thats certainly possible. Ive just been having it switched on the back tank though. The front tank seems to not be draining(so far it hasnt had much use since i got it) but i guess that could be explained by it being "filled" to the leak point by the rear tank.

    Do the tanks communicate between each other?
     
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    I don't believe there is "communication" between the two as far as capacity or fuel amount left.

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    I meant like, can fuel go from one to the other? if the switching valve is toast maybe?
     
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    Not unless it is hung half way open.

    I'd venture to say if both tanks are stock and the filler hose is deteriorated on one then the other is more than likely there or close.

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    Hmm, good to know. Hopefully new tanks are relatively cheap. Go OEM? aftermarket? plastic i assume would hold up better.
     
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    Tank condition may be good the filler hose can
    be bought in bulk length and replaced instead of
    buying premade hose from stealership
    Or aftermarket retailers.

    Even if the tank's interior are questionable, POR
    (Paint Over Rust) makes a liquid tank liner
    you can coat the inside with after removing float
    gauge or pumps if equipped way cheaper
    than buying new tanks.

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    Good idea, cant wait till have have some time at home i can really check this thing out and get all that done. Is that the kind of thing its best to have the bed off for? I was thinking of doing that anyway just to make it easy to wirewheel the loose paint off the frame, surface rust and reseal it.
     
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    If you're wanting to do the frame, I'd pull the bed if ya have help.
    POR-15 would be an excellent coating to stop the
    rust forever after wire wheeling the frame.

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    Looks good! Nice buy! Definitely remove the bug deflector! :)
     

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