. they all advertise the tank as approx 24 gals but they are only 17gallons as was my original tank n the new one also.
Gas Tank Replacement
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Burning Brakes
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Gas Tank Replacement
Need a replacement gas tank to fit my 1971 roadster. When checking specs and models a tank for the LT-1 is listed differently(GM33F). From what I can gather, this tank has no return line. Are there any other differences and is there an advantage or disadvantage to using this tank? Would like to get it right the first time. Who manufactures the best quality tanks and where are they available? Any info is appreciated.
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Check out Quanta Products in Maryland. I think their web site is "gastanks.com". They have the correct tanks with the original manufacturer's stamp. I bought mine there along with all of the tank accessories and they were all exact reproductions.
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Check out Quanta Products in Maryland. I think their web site is "gastanks.com". They have the correct tanks with the original manufacturer's stamp. I bought mine there along with all of the tank accessories and they were all exact reproductions.
Le Mans Master
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The capacity is related to the filler neck. 68-9 I believe use a filler that is flush with the top of the tank allowing you to completely fill it. 70-74 use a longer neck that forces air space at the top of the tank. Tank itself is the same dimensionally.
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How do you know it is just 17 gallons? If you look at a 68-69 (vented)neck that bolts on it extends down into the top of the tank only a little bit. If you look at a 70-74 (nonvented) neck it goes in a few inches. The tank is physically the same size- and also with C2s as well I believe. The real differences in all of these tanks is how many return and vent ports (and check valve brackets) are included.
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How do you know it is just 17 gallons? If you look at a 68-69 (vented)neck that bolts on it extends down into the top of the tank only a little bit. If you look at a 70-74 (nonvented) neck it goes in a few inches. The tank is physically the same size- and also with C2s as well I believe. The real differences in all of these tanks is how many return and vent ports (and check valve brackets) are included.
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Need a replacement gas tank to fit my 1971 roadster. When checking specs and models a tank for the LT-1 is listed differently(GM33F). From what I can gather, this tank has no return line. Are there any other differences and is there an advantage or disadvantage to using this tank? Would like to get it right the first time. Who manufactures the best quality tanks and where are they available? Any info is appreciated.
Heres where I got mine and I this is the one you need:
http://www.quantaproducts.com/prodin...?number=GM-33F
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