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I replaced the new Mustang tank that the
previous
owner installed with a tank that was designed to fit a Maverick from
RockAuto. Actually it
fits a 76-77 Maverick and 75-80 Granada. The extra depth at the rear and extra
width increased the capacity a couple gallons and the vapor valve is a different
size. Not only did the Mustang tank, being a drop in tank and not a strap in
tank, looked unsafe the way it was mounted with angle iron and only two 1/4"
bolts holding the front and 4 bolts at the rear and with no attaching hardware
on the sides. The way it was mounted it
looked like the long bolts holding the tank would let the angle iron swing apart
and let the tank fall from the car
when crossing an uneven intersection or train track.
If the tank did decide to let go most likely it would come off at the front
and fold over after it hit the ground with sparks flying. I
know that I could make the Mustang gas tank work but why re-invent the wheel when you
don't have to. I may go back with the Mustang tank if I ever decide to go with
dual exhaust, but it would be strapped in. Thanks to Frank I now have un-molested filler tube and seal to
complete the swap. I had to use longer strap bolts to get from point A to point
B because of the tank larger size. Next trip to the junkyard I'll get late model
straps to hold the tank.
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68 Mustang Tank |
Angle Iron Mount |
Modified Filler
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Old Tank |
New Tank |
1" Here and There
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Correct Filler
Neck & Seal |
Fuel Tank Straps |
Longer Carriage Bolt |
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