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rlh37ford · 08-28-2011, 04:13 PM

Bob’s latest mini catalog features gas tanks. It lists 81A-9002 tank with non-threaded, integral neck for late 37 & 38-40. Has anyone successfully installed this tank, the req’d connecting hose & filler tube in a 37 Ford? If yes, please advise of any installation problems, including lining up filler tube in fender hole. Many thanks.

jimTN · 08-29-2011, 06:29 AM

My two 37's both have necks that are slanted forward. I have a couple of 38 tanks in the shop that both have necks coming straight out of the tank. That could be a big problem on a 37. I once used a straignt out 38 tank on a 37 and bent the neck while the tank was bolted to a frame. Then had to soldier up a tear but in the end, it worked fine with that change.

Charlie ny · 08-29-2011, 09:19 AM

'37,
I have a Drake tank in my '41 1/2 ton....I know this is off topic
a bit.....but it is too wide to drop out if need be. I installed the tank with
the bed off and now it's there. Check that wrinkle too. Drakes ' boy ' said
my frame must be bent....I just gave up.
Charlie ny

jdl · 08-29-2011, 09:44 AM

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Another problem with the drake tank is you will have to use a drake sending unit, and they are not so good. the original Ford sender won't fit the drake tank. if you can find a good original Ford tank or have yours restored you will have less headaches... jmo

08-28-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
rlh37ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penna. Posts: 121	Drake fuel tanks Bob’s latest mini catalog features gas tanks. It lists 81A-9002 tank with non-threaded, integral neck for late 37 & 38-40. Has anyone successfully installed this tank, the req’d connecting hose & filler tube in a 37 Ford? If yes, please advise of any installation problems, including lining up filler tube in fender hole. Many thanks.

08-29-2011, 06:29 AM	#2
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Drake fuel tanks My two 37's both have necks that are slanted forward. I have a couple of 38 tanks in the shop that both have necks coming straight out of the tank. That could be a big problem on a 37. I once used a straignt out 38 tank on a 37 and bent the neck while the tank was bolted to a frame. Then had to soldier up a tear but in the end, it worked fine with that change.

08-29-2011, 09:19 AM	#3
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Drake fuel tanks '37, I have a Drake tank in my '41 1/2 ton....I know this is off topic a bit.....but it is too wide to drop out if need be. I installed the tank with the bed off and now it's there. Check that wrinkle too. Drakes ' boy ' said my frame must be bent....I just gave up. Charlie ny

08-29-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
jdl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 931	Re: Drake fuel tanks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another problem with the drake tank is you will have to use a drake sending unit, and they are not so good. the original Ford sender won't fit the drake tank. if you can find a good original Ford tank or have yours restored you will have less headaches... jmo