New 1939-47 2WD Dodge Truck Fuel Tank (Adaptable for 1948-53 2WD) - 3947FTC
New replacement 18-gallon fuel tank for 1939–1947 2WD Dodge and Fargo trucks. Constructed from galvanized steel and finished in silver-gray paint.
- 18-gallon capacity
- Accepts a standard 5-bolt sending unit
- Requires an 11-inch sender when using a tube- or reed-style sending unit
- 3/8" NPT internal fuel pickup in the factory location
- 2-1/4" fuel-filler neck outlet
- 3/8" coarse-thread captive mounting nuts
- M12 × 1.25 × 20 mm drain plug
- Dimensions: 38-3/4" × 12-1/4" × 12-1/2"
- Galvanized-steel construction with a silver-gray painted finish
- Can be adapted to 1948–1953 2WD Dodge and Fargo trucks with modifications
FITS THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
[1939–1947 2WD Truck] Dodge T, V and W Series (1939–1947), Plymouth PT Series (1939–1941), Dodge Canada DB and DD Series (1939–1940), and Fargo FH Series models (1939–1940)
CAN REPLACE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WITH MODIFICATION:
[1948–1953 2WD Truck]
Dodge and Fargo
Modifications for 1948–1953 Dodge and Fargo Trucks
The original 1948–1953 Dodge truck fuel tank is approximately 3-1/2 inches longer than this 1939–1947 replacement tank. The filler neck is also positioned at a slightly different angle.
Installation in a 1948–1953 B-Series truck requires some fabrication and fitting, including:
- Fabricating a rear support bracket to compensate for the shorter tank. One option is a triangular bracket attached to the side and bottom of the frame and then bolted to the tank’s mounting flange.
- Checking and adjusting the filler-neck connection. The included bolt-on filler neck can be connected to the original filler neck with the proper connecting hose. Depending on the installation, the hose may need to be shortened to obtain the correct alignment.
- Verifying access to the sending unit. The sender may not be perfectly centered under the original cab-floor access opening, but it should remain accessible for service and removal.
The front mounting holes should line up with the original crossmember mounting points. The angled filler neck should also generally line up with the opening in the cab floor, although minor adjustments may be necessary.