Removing gas tank

Tiny
COKERDEI
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  • 1990 FORD F-150
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 186,000 MILES
I am removing my front gas tank permanently. Old tank rusted out so I want to run it with rear tank only. What is the best method to deal with the fuel lines going to front tank? I read somewhere to hook the two lines together but truck will start and run about two seconds then sounds like it is choking out. Please advise.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The best option would be to remove the lines and the selector assembly and attach the fuel and return line from the rear tank to the engine feed lines. Then you do not have to worry about leaks or running issues.

But be sure you want to remove the front tank. A new tank is around seventy five dollars and unless the rear tank has been replaced it could start leaking as well. You could install the new tank and delete the rear tank lines and not worry about it for a long time.
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