50 F-1 gas tank question?

[Barry-ct]

I had my gas tank in my 50 F-1 cut open and coated inside with RedKoat tank sealer. It was done 4-5 years ago and the stuff is supposed to be ethanol resistant. Ever since then, the gas is red, like cherry soda is. They did it again and same deal. So, I am going to get a new steel tank. No more dealing with used or the sloshing compound.
My question is to those who have replaced your tank in your truck with a brand new one. Will the original fuel tank unit bolt into a new tank without having to adapt or redrill the tank? I want to install and get back to my project after 2-1/2 years. My truck is getting lonely sitting in the garage.

[12cliff23]

I bought a new tank in 2013 for my 50 f3. i think it came from lmc.
fit with no issues. was even red like my interior! after reading the problems people have trying to save the old ones i wonder for $200 or so, why?
cliff

[Vanspeed]

I thought I read that the fuel sender does not fit the new tanks but I could be wrong. I know Ken Krans got a new tank last year maybe he will chime in.

[49fordv8f4]

I bought a new tank for my '49 F4 from Bob Drake. I believe the old sending unit will fit. I can double check tomorrow. I saved the old unit just in case the new one gives me problems.
Mark

[TJ]

Some of the tanks come with two sets of holes so you can use an original or aftermarket sender.

[Ken Crans]

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Barry, I bought my tank from Speedway.. paid about 225. Direct bolt in for sending unit. tank fit perfect in cab. Wish i was closer, we would have your truck done by now.

[Barry-ct]

Yes, my truck needs to be done, Ken. I'm tired of seeing it just sitting there. I will check Speedway and see. I need to order it while I have some extra $$ from repairing lawn mowers. Lucrative sideline, but gets in the way of working on the truck!

[Barry-ct]

I did some checking and with the free shipping on the first order, It is now $249.00 at Speedway. LMC is $199 plus a $20 oversize charge with $27.50 shipping. C&G is $260 plus shipping. C&G's tank says you can't use the original unit. I hate to have to jury rig things to make it work.

[Ross F-1]

Someone (Classic Haulers?) sells a 5-hole to 6-hole adapter to use the original sender with a new 6-hole tank, or vice versa.

[Barry-ct]

Well, I ordered the speedway tank. we will see.....

[49fordv8f4]

The original sending unit will fit the Bob Drake tank.
Mark

[waterboychuck]

Barry, I did a lot of checking on the net and cannot find a tank any cheaper then what you have found. I still do not understand the red color as that coating should have dried long ago. Good luck friend.

[Barry-ct]

Can't explain it either. Now I have to drain and dispose of it properly. I am going to remove the carb and open it up to see what's in there. I have another one rebuilt to go on it. I have to get one of those flex lines with the check valve in it to complete the installation.

[waterboychuck]

You can dispose of it properly buy putting it in the gas tanks of your mowers.

[Barry-ct]

I'll try that.....