Fuel tank

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  1. chefdough

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    Hey guys,

    Does anyone know where I can find a fuel tank for my 67 country sedan?
    Thanks
     
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    Also a sending unit and fuel gauge
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    For the tank, I don't know, but Google 'obsolete Ford parts.' That'll give you a good start on the sender and gauge.
     
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    Did that. Thanks but so far no luck. Are there any fuel tanks that are compatible, or is this just wishful thinking?
    I appreciate the reply.
     
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    I think the the only tank you're going to find is one out of another car, but you never know.
    What's wrong with your tank, sender and gauge?
     
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    Gauge gave up the ghost a few years ago. The tank had a mall leek. First thought it was a seal, but discovered that the tank itself is leaking. It appears that this happened years ago and someone put a bandaid on it. Seemed to have held up for a while until now.
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    The tank can actually be properly repaired if you're unable to find a suitable new or used replacement. As for the gauge, are you sure the gauge died, rather than the sender or the instrument cluster?
     
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    Good to know. I will look into that. I have not gotten that far with the sending unit. Will check. Cheers
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Turn the ignition on and ground the sender wire. If the gauge and wiring are good, you'll see the needle go full deflection past 'F' and you're just looking at a bad connection to the sender or a bad sender.
     
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    Thanks for the help. Much appreciated!
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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