My Official OM617 Toyota Pickup Repower Thread

[OM617YOTA]

Thanks for the replies, folks.

I was definitely thinking about a marine tank mounted in the toolbox.

At ~$140 for a replacement stock tank, there aren't many options that are less expensive/less PITA than just replacing the tank.

[Stretch]

So cheap for a new tank? I guess you could spend half of that on the POR15 temporary fix after you've paid for postage...

[OM617YOTA]

Yep, combine that with the work it would take to seal the tank and there's just not much point.

I did look at this:

http://www.amazon.com/Moeller-12-Gallon-Profile-Portable-Fuel/dp/B004APFLU0/ref=sr_1_13?s=boating-water-sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1410370510&sr=1-13#Ask

Would fit in my toolbox and never rust. Maybe a good option for an auxiliary range-extending tank in the future.

[Stretch]

Yeah but at 66% of the cost of a real one I see little point - I know we all expect our vehicles to out last that Beetle in that Woody Allen movie but come on let's get serious is a plastic tool box replacement really worth it for that kind of cash?

[OM617YOTA]

Oh no absolutely not - I'll get a proper replacement tank. The cost is so little that nothing else makes sense. That's why I said the marine tank might be a good option for an auxiliary range extending tank.

Even then, three five gallon gas cans strapped to the back would probably be a better option.

[OM617YOTA]

Originally Posted by funola

I'd not replace it with another metal tank.

This was my thought too. Do you have a source for plastic tanks? All I could come up with was the marine tank I posted before. The original tank also lasted 24 years, hardly a bad run.

Pics are:

1. The fuel strainer covered in junk
2. Fuel pump as removed
3. Modified fuel pickup with pump removed and line extended down and cut at an angle
4. The gritty rust solution that was stuck on the inside of my tank

[charliebob]

Here are a couple of sources of poly tanks. No direct fits for your Toyota, but maybe you can find one that will fit with some fabrication.

tanksinc.com
mtscompany.com

[mach4]

Aluminum and fiberglass tanks are also possible alternatives. A stock replacement tank would be the best, most direct and cheapest to get you back on the road, then think about what you might want for long range tanks and develop those solutions at leisure.

I'll be building a fiberglass/epoxy tank that will go in the spare tire well. The foam mold is built. I just need to do the layup and source the filler hardware. I should get about 13 gallons which would give me 36 gallons total and a theoretical range of 1188 mi and a useful range of 972.

[Simpler=Better]

I'm not familiar with the shape of your tank, but all Ranger have long rectangular plastic tanks, typically 16 gallons. Fuel pump could easily be replaced with a straight pickup tube.
99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokees have squarish plastic tanks, ~18 gallons.

[Dan Stokes]

I'd go with a new stock tank and keep up adding a bit of fuel supplement from time to time. There are several good ones on the market. On my Dodge, the culprit was algae, one strain of which will grow in Diesel fuel. Yumm, yumm!

Many OEM set-ups use a steel tank with good results.

Dan

[funola]

Originally Posted by OM617YOTA

This was my thought too. Do you have a source for plastic tanks? All I could come up with was the marine tank I posted before. The original tank also lasted 24 years, hardly a bad run.

Pics are:

1. The fuel strainer covered in junk
2. Fuel pump as removed
3. Modified fuel pickup with pump removed and line extended down and cut at an angle
4. The gritty rust solution that was stuck on the inside of my tank

Plastic Gas Tanks for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Jeep, Toyota and IH Scout Vehicles has one for a FJ40 but not a 90 pickup. If you call them up, they have an aftermarket steel tank for your truck for $159 (need to check VIN).

Make sure that's rust and not just varnish/ crud before condemning your tank. Don't know what the Toyota tanks are made from but a W123 tank is coated with lead and tin (Terne) and very rust resistant. For your tank, you may be able to clean it out best your can and then make a floating pickup to avoid the crud that remains. I made a floating pickup attached to my VW Jetta tank's fuel sender/pickup (running WVO) and it worked great. My floating pickup even had a heater at the inlet since no other part of the tank is heated. It was all custom but not too difficult to make.

How much is a new OE Toyota tank and is it still available? That's your easiest option. Next is a used tank but is a rust free one easy to find? Probably not.

Then there's the custom route. Marine tanks, RV tanks are plentiful, even water tanks will work since they are all made from polyethyelene. A used one can be had for cheap. Just need to find one the right shape/ size that you can mount.

Below Deck Fuel Tanks

[OM617YOTA]

Thanks for the help, folks.

It is definitely rust in the tank, very gritty.

A new steel aftermarket bolt-in replacement tank was $140 delivered to my door, it should arrive next week.

I'll probably rig up a jerry can on the flatbed so I can drive it this weekend, or do you all think my filters will do an adequate job of keeping that junk out of my IP and injectors? I'd really prefer to not risk it, my poor fuel system has enough trouble already.

[mach4]

Originally Posted by OM617YOTA

I'll probably rig up a jerry can on the flatbed so I can drive it this weekend, or do you all think my filters will do an adequate job of keeping that junk out of my IP and injectors?

I think you'll be just fine. Just modify your pickup temporarily as shown and keep the tank above 1/2 or so.

[OM617YOTA]

Thank you!

[JB3]

I have one or 2 18 gallon and 12 gallon plastic tanks left i was sitting on for personal use. Pm me if you are interested in one