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After searching for ways to increase my travel distance for months now I finally scored a complete 3,600 lb CNG tank system out of a 2002 CNG CV. I added the larger factory dual tank system to my 02 CNG CV PI with 3,600 lbs in the area that the factory extended units are installed. I was able to obtain the Ford mechanical drawings and spec information and utilizing some miscellaneous CNG brackets I was able to recreate the additional mounting hardware that would mount to the factory locations on my existing CNG cradle assembly. I made the mounts the old fashion way, with an anvil, heat, and a hammer. It looks fantastic and has increased my range so far beyond what I expected. On the maiden voyage I hit 175 miles at my ½ tank mark! That was with a crappy fill. After hours of measuring, brain-storming, and staring at it for hours, I finally just jumped right in, disassembled the entire assembly and retrofitted the cradle. You have to have the tanks off it because it is difficult to move the cradle around with them on. Once it was test bolted in and secured I removed it and installed the tanks and lines into it. You will need assistance getting the whole unit into the trunk. The fittings under the car have to be changed to accept the new assembly. Being that it was a factory set up; I was able to utilize some of the extra elbows and fittings to make this happen. These are some hardcore fittings. They laughed at me when I went to Home depot to try and locate one of the elbows. Because of the nature of this system, DO NOT use home improvement store bought regular tubing and fittings!! NOTE; The system I installed was done to the specifications as Ford’s engineers designed it and I feel confident since these have been crash tested with these types of components in place. After the install, the system was pressurized and leak tested with a portable leak detection device. Test before you fill, after you pressurize, and after you fill. Here are some pics if anyone is interested.
"The latest, After taking advice from someone on this forum and topping off the next morning after filling the night before the 1/2 tank mileage is 222.5 and low fuel light does not come on until 300.6 miles
I have created a Vegas runner!!!
"The latest, After taking advice from someone on this forum and topping off the next morning after filling the night before the 1/2 tank mileage is 222.5 and low fuel light does not come on until 300.6 miles
I have created a Vegas runner!!!
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