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Fuel tank issues #271230
03/29/09 11:21 PM
03/29/09 11:21 PM
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CrazyPete Offline OP
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Ok so this weekend i finally get around to rebuilding the carb on my 76 dart sport the good ole 1 bbl holley and since i did that i figured i should drain the old gas outta the tank. I drop the tank since the gas had pretty much turned to varnish but i kinda figured as much since the car was only 500 bux. And low and behold the tank looks perfect from the outside not even surface rust. So i figured just drop it pour out the gas and clean out the fuel line and reinstall. NOPE! the inside of the tank is covered in rust the car was basically out of gas when it was parked so now it need a new tank, sending unit and prob new fuel line and fuel pump im guessing.

Its a 1976 dart sport w/slant 6 but im planning on swapping in a 383 i have the engine and mounts ready to go but i havent tracked down the other parts for the swap yet(like the disc brakes, 8 3/4 rear ect....)


Where is the best place to get a new tank, sending unit , filler neck grommet ect.....?

also do i buy the 5/16" sending unit or 3/8" unit since its gonna be a big block car soon but prob not till later in the summer/fall?


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Re: Fuel tank issues [Re: CrazyPete] #271231
03/30/09 12:15 AM
03/30/09 12:15 AM
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Hello pete. A 5/16" sending unit & 5/16" line will suffice but with that being said I got a 3/8" just in case. Others will chime in on the best deal on a tank /sender. I got one years ago from Frankie Mitchell but I would not recommend him. I was one of the lucky ones. go big red. RR


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Re: Fuel tank issues [Re: CrazyPete] #271232
03/30/09 03:20 PM
03/30/09 03:20 PM
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Ordered parts to replace fuel tank for '69 Barracuda last week.

Rock Auto:
Fuel Tank & Straps.

Quanta Products:
Filler neck gromet, J- bolts, tank pad

Delivery took 4-5 days. Tank was delivered in very good condition, no dents.







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