Brad, would plugging the vent line on the fuel tank cause it to create a
suction in the tank a few minutes after being ran? This could cause
problems with your fuel supply. Would it be better to create a custom vent
(maybe with a one way check valve) for it?
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spit
At 06:26 AM 6/10/98 -0600, Brad Kahler wrote:
>> Can a late model tank fit in an early model car? Mine has almost
>> sucummed to the dreaded rust monster.
>
>Hi Larry,
>
>Yes it works. I'm running a 1500 tank in my mk1. Bolt in
>replacement with the exception of two things. The tank outlet is at
>the TOP of the 1500 tank instead of the bottom and there is a vent
>line at the top of the tank you have to plug. I used a rubber hose
>with a bolt clamped in the end. As Joe informed however, you MUST
>use the 1500 sending unit with the 1500 tank. There is a slight
>difference, also the 1500 tank holds about a gallon less gas.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>
>Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
>
>1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (In "Teething" Mode right now)
>1966 TR4A CT72398L (Waiting for garage space to start
teardown)
>1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Suspension just about ready to
install)
>
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