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banjoQ · 09-24-2016, 11:39 AM

Maybe your tank is in better shape than mine was, a close inspection on your part is called for. Personally, I went ahead and replaced mine with one from Drake. Know that the original sending unit will not work with these. You will also need to get a sender from them also. It comes in pieces in a bag. Some assembly required! They seem to work just fine after some tinkering, at least mine does. Filler pipe is a bear to fit and seal properly, at least mine was.
RW is correct about the crossover pipe, hopefully yours is salvageable, if it's there at all. Not needing to be correct, I went with duel exhaust. Used 1 3/4" tubes with glasspaks. Sounds OK to me. I understand this is a personal preference, but cost was a factor in my decision.
I just recently had my radiator re-cored. I looked at all the catalog aluminum ones and made my decision to go with original tanks and a new core. The money spent for a new aluminum one vs a re-core didn't make sense to me. You will need to modify it to get it to fit and then it's still aluminum. Cooling is important for a flathead, no time to go cheap here. Fan clearance is also something to consider if looking at the new aluminum ones. I am very happy with the results of the re-core, 180 degrees no matter what. Finding a shop to do this work will be almost as hard as paying for it as this work does not come cheap. IMHO, it's worth it. Good luck with the truck, you'll get there.

09-24-2016, 11:39 AM	#3
banjoQ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pacifica, Ca. Posts: 299	Re: 2 Questions (Gas tank & Exhaust System) Maybe your tank is in better shape than mine was, a close inspection on your part is called for. Personally, I went ahead and replaced mine with one from Drake. Know that the original sending unit will not work with these. You will also need to get a sender from them also. It comes in pieces in a bag. Some assembly required! They seem to work just fine after some tinkering, at least mine does. Filler pipe is a bear to fit and seal properly, at least mine was. RW is correct about the crossover pipe, hopefully yours is salvageable, if it's there at all. Not needing to be correct, I went with duel exhaust. Used 1 3/4" tubes with glasspaks. Sounds OK to me. I understand this is a personal preference, but cost was a factor in my decision. I just recently had my radiator re-cored. I looked at all the catalog aluminum ones and made my decision to go with original tanks and a new core. The money spent for a new aluminum one vs a re-core didn't make sense to me. You will need to modify it to get it to fit and then it's still aluminum. Cooling is important for a flathead, no time to go cheap here. Fan clearance is also something to consider if looking at the new aluminum ones. I am very happy with the results of the re-core, 180 degrees no matter what. Finding a shop to do this work will be almost as hard as paying for it as this work does not come cheap. IMHO, it's worth it. Good luck with the truck, you'll get there.