There are not too many options with the Econoline. New tanks are not available. From what I gather from reading posts, there is a way of using a Mustang(?) tank or a Falcon(?) tank and relocating the filler pipe.
I decided to go a much easier route. I chose to have my tank restored by Gas Tank Renu. The process involves a steam cleaning followed by shot-blasting. The inside of the tank is coated with a brown polymer and inspected with a light and mirror to assure full coverage. The tank is then baked in an oven to cure the coating. The brown coating is visible around the sender hole in the photo below.
When the tank is removed from the oven and cool to the touch, it is then hand brushed with the same material in black. Black is not used inside the tank because it would be too difficult to see the coverage. Warranty tags are applied and then the tank is baked again to cure the outside.
The result is a fuel tank with a lifetime nationwide warranty! The cost is approximately $350 for the service. I had the same shop make new mounting straps with a thicker than stock steel.
I took the fuel gauge sender apart and carefully blasted it with silicon carbide. I assembled and tested it to check for proper operation and it works as it should.
When I place my next order from Mac's, I will buy a new COAF-9276-A "O" ring for $1.95. The result will be a sediment-free, rust-proof and leak-proof fuel tank and sender.
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