I'm thinking about adding fuel injection to my 56 Fairlane. Does anyone make an EFI ready gas tank for the 56? I know I can cut a hole in my current tank but I would really like to have the lines run out under the trunk floor. Since my trunk is already upholstered I don't really want to cut the trunk and add a cover if I don't need too. Thanks!
I have one for sale that is brand new, PM and I’ll make you a deal. It was one of the last ones made I could find after searching the country!
I have the same tank in my 55 that fiveoh has and it fit fine. It was the only one that I could find.
JMHO, but a gas tank with an internal fuel pump is going to need an access door in the trunk floor. Don't you already have one thru the upholstery / carpet for the sending unit?
I didn't notice his comment about not wanting to cut the floor. I certainly would not install and in tank pump without an access thru the trunk.
Joe......got a question. I'm noticing the mounting ring on the pictured tank (same as yours) is NOT recessed into the tank. How does that work without having the fuel lines and fittings actually up into the trunk? When I built my tank, I acquired a recessed mounting "box" from Tanks inc that I cut and welded into my new tank. That let all the lines and wiring go under the floor.
On second look, it is recessed, but I'm guessing not enough?? If there are no structural items like floor supports behind the tank where the fuel lines run, then the tank could be mounted with spacers between the tank and the floorboards to fit all the fuel plumbing stuff under the trunk floor. When I did mine, I did not plan well enough before I put the recessed panel in, and the fuel lines wouldn't completely clear the trunk floor support that is right behind the tank. I had some 3/4 x 3 nylon bar stock I had picked up at a salvage yard, and used a length of it to lower the back end of the tank so the fuel line cleared the support/brace. So yes, my gas tank is lower in the front. The gas gauge goes to 3/4 after about 70 miles or so, but I get about 150 miles out of the last 1/4 tank, lol. I did have to fabricate some new bolts for the tank mounting straps. I'd like to emphasize the need for an access panel(s) again. Here's a link to the gas tank mods I did. While you're scrolling down the page to get to the gas tank, notice some modifications I did to a plastic part with por-15 Por Patch....cool stuff! http://57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=3750.300
What Texas 57 did is what I’m talking about. I do have an access plate for the sending unit that is basically flat. If the tank does not have a recess area the in tank fuel pump will stick above the trunk floor which means the fuel lines would be above the trunk floor and then I would need to cut the floor and add a raised panel in the trunk. I just want to avoid a raised panel. I’m not sure a 55 tank is the same as a 56 tank. Everywhere I look for a new tank they are advertised separately. I may just do what Texas 57 did and weld in a recessed area in a new tank so the fuel lines will run under the trunk floor.
Texas57, I just read your thread in more detail. That is exactly what I want to do. I don’t mind cutting another access panel I just don’t want a raised panel. Did you get the recess box and tank from Tanks Inc? Thanks!
I got the tank from Auto City Cl***ic. Get the Nitern coated version...it welds wonderfully. Good pricing. I got the pump, sending unit, and recessed panel from Tanks inc. I think the panel is buried somewhere on their website in "tank accessories", or(?).....you'll have to search a little. As mentioned previously, before you pull your old tank, or chose a spot for the location of the recessed panel, check the underside of the car around the periphery of the tank to make sure there are no obstructions where the fuel lines exit. Had I to do over, I would have exited the driver's side even though it would have meant longer fuel lines.
Also, while you're planning. I wanted the Tanks inc roll over vent valve. In case of a rollover, it prevents the fuel from draining out thru the vent tube.It's a good safety feature. There is a provision for it on the Tanks Inc fuel pump flange, however, as I found out, that presents it's own problem. Initially I rerouted a new vent tube (1/4 copper) under the floor to the oem vent tube exit location above the license plate/gas filler. To do that, it meant the vent tube had to go downwards after coming off the top of the tank, for a short run to get it routed under the floor. That is what you don't want. When gas sloshes up into the vent tube, it settles in the low spots until enough pressure builds up, then it blows that fuel out the vent tube. Not Good!!! Innitially, I thought I had a leaky gas cap until I realized it was coming out the vent tube. I ended up making a new vent line that came straight up into the trunk area so there were no low spots in the line for fuel to ac***ulate. You may not want that vent tube running around your newly upholstered trunk> So the choices are that, or use the oem designed vent tube location on the side of the tank. That way, the tube only goes uphill. Downside with that is I don't believe you can use a tip over valve. Another suggestion.......pull an impact switch from a later model efi Ford vehicle. Wire it into the power supply line for the fuel pump. It will shut off the fuel pump in case of impact/accident. I got mine from a 90's T-bird. 5 bucks. They are usually in the trunk areas not too far from the fuel tank.
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