Gas tank replacement

Unknown member · Sep 18, 2000

I've just found a possible replacement for the very scary arrangement that was in Moe when I got him. I used to have a 5 gallon tank sitting behind the back seat with a line running to the fuel pump. You had to open the tailgate in order to fill up. And the cap on it didn't fit properly--it always smelled like gasoline in the car
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I spent about a week contacting all the junk yards near here and noone was at all helpful. The Jeep dealership (yes I know-bad idea) was equally unhelpful.

Anyway-I ended up taking measurements of the space and walking around a junkyard for about an hour and a half. Turns out that the tank from an 82 Lebaron fits just perfectly. I had to fab up a block to keep the thing horizontal on the passenger side, but it seems to work fine.

Next project-make the fuel guage work...and the blinkers and the reverse lights and the seatbelts..........

Andy
'70 Mighty Moe

NoBucks · Sep 18, 2000

How many gallons does it hold?

Joel F.
Project No-Bucks
http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/jsf/
'68 Jeepster Commando
225 V6/SM420/NP205/Dana44's

Guest · Sep 18, 2000

I'm not exactly sure yet-- I just got it in yesterday. I think it is a 14 gal.

Andy
'70 Mighty Moe

Guest · Sep 19, 2000

Paintcharge, is this an auxillary tank in addition to the original tank underneath ? Madjohn.

Guest · Sep 19, 2000

Nope. This is a replacement for a non-existant original gas tank.

Andy
'70 Mighty Moe

Guest · Sep 19, 2000

paintcharge, just curious, but why would you want the gas tank in the cab with you ( fumes ,spills,leaks , and takes up good storage and or toteing space)? You know there are companies that make the original 14 gallon tank for $69.00 Madjohn.

Guest · Sep 19, 2000

Madjohn-
Having the gas tank inside with me wasn't my choice. Someone had done that before I got the Jeepster. Who are the companies that make the real replacement tank?
Thanks-
Andy

Andy
'70 Mighty Moe

Guest · Sep 20, 2000

Andy , The company is National Automotive Lines, Inc. Shelbyville, Indiana. 1-800-428-4300 The part # for the tank which is exact fit ,for 73 anyway, is JP-1A and with shipping and all total was only $81.67 .They do not have sending units but Specialty Parts in CA. has the exact replacement unit which with shipping only cost $39.78 1-800-504-5337.

Guest · Sep 21, 2000

Thanks for the info. I think I'll keep my trusty Lebaron tank for getting through the winter, but I'll probably be calling NAL in the spring.

Andy
'70 Mighty Moe

Guest · Sep 24, 2000

does anyone know if the 73 gas tanks will work on a 71???

71MtnJeepster(Jeepster named Ole'Joe)

Guest · Sep 24, 2000

I think I recall NAL saying that, that tank fits all the jeepsters , but you should call them and ask for sure. Madjohn.

265 · Sep 24, 2000

I believe the only difference is whether the fill inlet is on the rear or side of the tank. The older models, 68 and below, are rear and all later are side inlet. Either tank fits physically, the difference is the routing of the filler tube. Either can be made to fit with some ingenuity.

Chris A.

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