Replacing A Ford Police Interceptor Gas Tank -Crown Vic, Grand Marquis & Town Car

[@richarddoherty8090]

Seeing the rust reminds me of working on my cars when I lived in NJ. Glad I moved to Florida. No more rust, but the sun is hell on clear coat.

[@carltorjusen558]

U R not flooded in??

[@stonechip]

Good to see it coming along,all the best from UK, im in.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Part's seem to last better all together than sitting around on a pallet unless all undercover, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Thanks Donald!

[@kevinhitchcock7062]

I’m In. I wanted to see where the fuel pump was in the tank. I may have to change mine in my 08 Grand Marquis

[@OldeCarrGuy]

In the middle at the bottom!

[@Joe.Doucette]

I'm in. I could use a new multimeter. Any video that you can do to help make bucks for the Yugota project is important. ;) But I gotta tell ya (I know you know).. That Kompas Garage guy is going full shazbut on that one of his. The guy is a monster so you have a big task ahead of you to make that Yugota a real beast.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Yeah! I got my work cut out for me on this one!

[@Joe.Doucette]

Ok. It's simple... Ditch the 4 cylinder. Get an old Camry from the 90s with a V6 3L. Toss in some hypereutectic pistons (with a little tuning adds 100hp from what I've been told by people who put these modded engine in the old Toyota MR2s). Get some 2X3 thick walled tubing and make a full chassis. Mount the engine mid-ships. Tuneable coil-overs and swaybars. Good roll bar. Drive like a maniac. See? Easy-peasy. ;)

[@baconfarts3211]

Always a plus when rusty stuff comes off...without too much aftermath coming off. Love the effort!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Very true!

[@richarddoherty8090]

Thinking of dropping the gas tank in my GM and cleaning the inside and change the fuel pump just to prevent future problems.

[@richarddoherty8090]

If I had a lift, I could get alot of work done. Hate working on my back.

[@richarddoherty8090]

It is a shame to see a Towncar that will never be driven again.😢

[@chrisosullivan4257]

I’m in. Excited for the international!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Me too

[@Str8sixfan]

I'm so behind! I totally understand that feeling of being in it, and not wanting it to spill over into another weekend!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Get'er done!

[@henryescat1104]

I'm in! Parts cars are great to have around.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Indeed

[@glennnickerson8438]

Our significant others usually have a different opinion of parts cars and their placement in the yard!😆

[@MrSharpshot]

I'm in. I love any and all Panther platform video's. But I dig all you do.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Thank you sir

[@robertvance1873]

The Straps were improved not sure when, but I know my 08 P71 Vic once you unbolted the straps the other end you just twisted and they unlocked just had to deal with a lot of Rust. She's definitely Spunky 😅

[@JO-ku1uc]

Last year sometime I noticed something suddenly dragging underneath my 07 GS on the way home from work at 1 am. Thought it was the exhaust. Nope one or both of the straps rusted out and I was periodically scraping the tank on the freeway home for about 10 miles. I was lucky.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Lucky is right

[@JO-ku1uc]

Thanks for your reply. I've reached out before as I've owned a Milan as well as numerous Panthers. My current is a 07 GS with 92 K. I'm the 2nd owner and have had it 5 years and driven about 45 K since then. I do have a question for you. Would an intake gasket leak cause some minor oil film in the coolant reservoir? I'll explain. I had my mechanic change out the plugs a few months ago and he noticed one of the plugs was wet with coolant. Except for pinging once, no other symptoms. He did the work and replaced the gasket. No issues. Runs fine. Never overheated. No leaks. He said the oil was residual from the gasket leak and not to worry. I wanted a second opinion. I want to hold on to car and baby it although she's getting old. I'm going to ask him what intake replacements he used. Hopefully not Dorman. Sorry for the long Convo. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. Thanks, Joe

[@OldeCarrGuy]

@@JO-ku1uc hey Joe! I’m not inclined to think that oil would get into the anti freeze via the intake as there’s no oil passages in the intake. The oil in the spark plug hole is common with a leaking intake gasket. If oil is getting into the reservoir, I’d be leaning towards a faulty oil cooler or worse case, head gasket. Having said that, to determine if your guy is right, flush your cooling system and clean out the coolant reservoir. Once all that is done, check it periodically for oil residue. If it doesn’t come back, you’re good. But if it doesn’t, further diagnosis is required.

[@tarkus522]

I'm in. The Crown Vic sounds cool!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Sure does

[@williampage3845]

I'm in, Have the tank out getting ready to inta;l the new one. Old tank had covering but don't see that on the new ones. Seem to be a rust colection spot.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

They are just that! Rust enablers!

[@aeyb701]

Love your Gulf hat. Looks as old(e) as my Irving cap from 1980 when I pumped gas part time in Berwick Nova Scotia. I think gulf in Canada got bought out by Ultramar in the eighties. Btw looks like the Lincoln owner at least had it rust checked or something.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Thanks for watching! I love my Gulf hat!

[@carltorjusen558]

looking forward to having my fuel pump replaced on OLD FOSSIL I'M IN

[@ronsedlacko3325]

Good, keep them grinding.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Jason: The connector to the fuel pump has a fastener that attaches to the frame that is tucked out of sight. Detach it and let it hang loose. If you ever have to change the fuel pump again you can change the pump without dropping the tank, just push the tailpipe out of the way. I never want to drop a tank in a panther platform again--nasty job without a lift!😣 Oh by the way, Comfort Inn, Red Roof Inn---ummm I'm in!! (will it work in the US, it's metric isn't it)😆😆

[@OldeCarrGuy]

That’s what I did. A bit of a tough spot to get at!

[@andrewkruse4900]

Love the Panther content, I have an Ex-OPP 2011 P7B, great cars!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Right on!

[@aeyb701]

Me too, opp 2011 p7b.

[@EverythingIsBrokenGarage]

Great video Jason! I'm in!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Good luck!

[@78ramcharger53]

👍

[@AmericaBumpertoBumper]

I'm in. Good looking panther

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Indeed it is!

[@bigbill709]

It's in good shape for the shape it's in

[@OBD01]

I'm IN. Thanks OCG!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Thanks Robert

[@meh-canics9628]

I'm eyeballing that gas tank cause it sits in a similar position as my 61 Pontiac

[@OldeCarrGuy]

You never know unless you try!

[@TruthStandAlone]

I have a 91 Mercury Marquis LS don't know if it falls in the Panthers series but a week ago I was using the vacs at the car wash I had washed the car 2 days before and didn't get a chance to use the fax and I got a call from a friend and within 5 minutes of receiving that call I put everything up back the car out of the spot put it in drive and it shut off on me I cannot get it to turn over it will crank but it won't turn over I replace the rotor the distributor the spark plugs the diode I replace the fuel filter help can you please tell me what is the problem also I did check and reset the emergency fuel shut off switch in the trunk

[@OldeCarrGuy]

It's difficult to diagnose without seeing the car. However, I would start checking fuses and relays. Also, try dumping a couple gallons of gas in it. If your gas gage is stuck, it may just be low on fuel. Start with the simple things.

[@davidregen1358]

Here's a coincidence. This morning, for the first time ever, I woke up wondering about the shape of the gas filler pipe on my 1995 Lincoln Town Car. A few minutes ago, for the first time ever and without any query, I see this video which probably shows that very thing. Is it true that the tank and filler pipe are the same in these Fords and my Town Car? I am trying to devise a probe to measure depth of gas in my tank, since my instrument cluster went dark. Any ideas about dark instrument clusters?

[@OldeCarrGuy]

The filler neck/gas tank set up is the same. As far as the digital clusters going dark, Start with the #3 fuse under the dash. If the fuse is good it is likely a bad solder connection in the printed circuit board. It's a fairly easy repair if you're handy with a soldering iron.

[@davidregen1358]

@@OldeCarrGuy Thanks much!

[@johnfederkeil9211]

I'm in!

[@OutOfOrderGarage]

I’m in.

[@robclawson2931]

I live washington state and I cant get over you say how good the rust is....I walk away from shit like that.I am guessing everything has rust where you are

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Yup! There really is such a thing as good rust and bad rust! 😂

[@carltorjusen558]

this should be a run in the park on replacing OLD FOSSIL's fuel pump.

[@paulsmutzer8278]

Great video I'm in

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Thanks Paul

[@paulsmutzer8278]

Your welcome any time

[@johngaltline9933]

You probably have the closest thing to a reasonable reason to waste the time pulling a used tank here, already having the parts car and putting it in a car you're planning to flip. For anyone planning to keep the car, or anyone with less time to waste I'd spend the $250 on a new tank and straps. Also probably worth the time to pick up a set of new strap studs from the dealer if you don't have all day to fight it or are working on the ground like I was on mine. The new studs are designed to snap off after you install them so they don't hang down where they can puncture the fuel tank in an accident. I would never waste the time on a used tank on a car I plan on keeping. It's not a job I ever want to have to do twice on the same car. It makes it a lot easier to get out if you unplug everything you can reach before you drop the tank. the vent on the right side has a clip that can pull out, or you can just pull the whole tube out if the clip is stuck. No need to cut anything there. Just make sure you plug it back in, otherwise you get a gas cap warning light.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

You gotta save where you can, but yes! If I was keeping the car, I’d have gone new!

[@glennnickerson8438]

I figured out what the stud size was and used some exhaust studs from Dorman. Used lots of never seize when I put them back in.

[@johngaltline9933]

@@glennnickerson8438 on mine, the issue wasn’t rust on the studs, but that they were too short to get the new straps to stretch on to. The dealer stud kit has long studs so you can get the straps on, and once tightened down the extra length snaps off so they can’t puncture the tank in an accident.

[@glennnickerson8438]

@@johngaltline9933 oh the things we do for fun!😆

[@martinsgarage2217]

I'm in

[@davewestendorf4877]

Im in

[@oldcarnocar]

I'm in.

[@andrewmontreal]

soak all rusty parts you want to re use in a bowl or jugg with vinegar for a day

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

Great Video I'm Im

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Yes you are

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

4 out of 5 doctors recommend tespin.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Sure they do!

[@bigbill709]

Ain't the rust belt grand😅

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Sure is! NOT!

[@MichaelWhite-x6c]

I’m in

[@donlum9128]

What a rust bucket

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Yeah but she’s a ripper!

[@1950specialdeluxe]

I’m in.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Speaking of 50 Special Deluxe! I just bought one of the Plymouth variety!

[@1950specialdeluxe]

That’s awesome. Mine is a a Canadian Dodge. It was my wife’s Great Grandmother’s car. Original family car, bought new in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Cant wait for those videos. Love your new business concept. Mine seems to be buy Hi and Sell low.

[@1950specialdeluxe]

2 Door Coupe

[@OldeCarrGuy]

@@1950specialdeluxe yes! But looks like a sedan!

[@bigbill709]

I'm in

[@brandondecair881]

I'm in