I had an 81 300D with two tanks. The second was an after market that held 21gals. They were connected together with a large (1-1.5") hose from underneath. That way there was no switch and the fuel gauge worked.

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81 300D Turbo 190K sold
83 300sd 319K best $500 I ever spent-daily driverw/ 2 tank WVO set up