Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Spectra is all I use 4 cars now and look at Rockauto for a good price if they stock the one you need
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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I've installed 2 in both my Challengers with good results. I found the best price for me was off E-bay with free shipping. Fit and finish was excellent, I would buy another if needed. Now I've heard the aftermarket sending units are a different story.....
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Spectra is all I use. They always fit well and have the correct nitern finish. There are some other brands that simply paint the tank silver.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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12/19/16 02:03 PM
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Used them at work on newer stuff.Always worked good.Rocky
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Add me to the list of satisfied purchasers. (2 of em). One was even from the infamous Frankie Mitchell (God rest his soul).
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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I have the Spectra (CR8CFI) with the in tank EFI pump and their sender. They all work as advertised. Craig
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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The real problem is gonna be finding a sender that reads accurate to go along with it
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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i had to adjust my fuel sending unit to read pretty close to accurate full levels,all sending units has to be adjusted to read full,if not everyone you buy will go way past full mark. How bend the rod?
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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I like em accurate on the low end so when the needle is dead on the E line I have just enough gas left to hit a station
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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12/20/16 11:30 AM
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I bought a 3/8 SS sender off Ebay like 10 years ago.It works almost as good as the OE one did in my 65.Its off a bit but not a lot.Just like the one was when I got the car in 69.Rocky
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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i had to adjust my fuel sending unit to read pretty close to accurate full levels,all sending units has to be adjusted to read full,if not everyone you buy will go way past full mark. How bend the rod? Yes, bend the rod and possibly the stops at either end if needed...I usually hook up the sending unit under the car{out of the tank} and run it through it's range of motion and watch the fuel gauge..As other's have stated you want the low end to be somewhat accurate if you miss it make sure you have a few gallons in the tank at empty not run out before...
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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The sender on my Spectra tank reads 70.2 ohms on empty and 8.1 ohms on full. It is enough to send the gauge to Full and it read empty when installed. It holds 17.83 gallons when full. That includes the filler neck. The Mopar senders that I have seen over the years were 70 ohms on empty and 10 ohms on full so this one is pretty close to dead nuts. I have only had two fills since install. I am trying to log how much it takes to fill it at different gauge levels. That will have to wait a few months to nicer Rocky Mountain weather. Craig
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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I have a Spectra tank in my Demon (It's a Ford Mustang/Falcon tank) and I used the supplied sending unit. Had to bend the tabs a bit to get it accurate with a Stewart Warner gas gauge,but not any problem.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Are the Spectra tanks stamped Spectra? I called them to see how to verify the tank was a legit Spectra tank and the woman had me hold and came back and said they are stamped (with Spectra). Mine is stamped but not "Spectra". I sent back the first tank I bought as it had the Spectra p/n but wasn't, I ate the shipping on it as the seller claimed other manufacturers use that same p/n . The tank I received today was advertised as a Spectra but is a dull gray finish. It doesn't have the "made in Canada" decal as this advertiser (who maybe I should have bought from) warns to look for
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Cheap knockoff not Spectra. Thats fraud, you should raise hell.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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you really need to contact Spectra and #1 confirm it is not their tank. #2 make them aware they are being scammed. #3 ask them for reputable sources to buy their tanks from should this indeed be confirmed a scam. They are a REPUTABLE comapny that needs to be aware of any BS short selling being based on their known Quality and reputation. I am sure they would be very interested if in fact that is not their product. Keep us posted
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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^this^ & it never crossed my mind that my (2) spectra tanks could of been knockoffs expecially since one of em came from Frankie Mitchell on his eBay site. Long gone years ago so no way to check but thanks for the heads up & I hope you take action & get some resolution with the least amt of effort on your part. But as I type this I coulda swore I saw a made in Canada on one of em but I dont remember if it was the same as the logo/pic posted further above.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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you really need to contact Spectra and #1 confirm it is not their tank. #2 make them aware they are being scammed. #3 ask them for reputable sources to buy their tanks from should this indeed be confirmed a scam. They are a REPUTABLE comapny that needs to be aware of any BS short selling being based on their known Quality and reputation. I am sure they would be very interested if in fact that is not their product. Keep us posted I did contact them, I was very sure when I opened the box it wasn't legit, I needed to confirm that and Spectra said their tanks are stamped.... confirmation! I have sent them an email with all the pics, links and seller info already (Just hunting trolls on ebay)
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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So all Spectra tanks are stamped? I have an a body one that supposed to be a Spectra. Going to take another look to see if its stamped
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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That's what the woman at Spectra said thanks I have one that has the sticker no stamp must be a fake. bummer
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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That is the label my tank has on it
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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The seller has been in touch and stated that someone simply shipped the wrong tank and they will send the correct Tank out immediately and FED Ex will retrieve the previously sent tank. Good for you. We need for things to go our way on occaision
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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Most people likely don't know the difference and they get away with scamming and are rarely called out. It would be nice if we knew who the vendor is so we can all watch out.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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After all this I'm sure gonna pay more attention to my next one. thanks for the heads up.
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Re: Spectra fuel tanks?
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I cant remember if my (2) spectra tanks were stamped or had stickers or maybe neither but I do remember "spectra" in the transactions & not likely I will need another tank soon but the caveat is for sure locked in my head for future use. thank you!
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