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> extra gas - what is best way to carry 2 gals around?
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post Nov 24 2015, 09:32 PM
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i think i will stop pushing my luck and fill when i am at 1/4 tank +-

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Jim, it doesn't cost one Nickel more to keep a tank full than it does to keep one empty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) A full tank attracts less moisture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Nov 24 2015, 09:47 PM
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When my low gas light goes on, I allways fill her up, and there's about 3 gals. Left in the tank. My 1.7 garbosch, I mean bosch FI is getting about 31 miles per gallon going on trips to Buena Park, Ca. To c Mom and Dad. My speeds range from 75 to 85 mph. That's pretty good for a old FI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 24 2015, 09:54 PM
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Jim,

I don't know about two gallons but you could plumb (I've thought of doing this myself!) a pressure pot into the fuel system. You'd have valves on both sides...

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post Nov 25 2015, 02:27 AM
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QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Nov 24 2015, 07:47 PM) *
When my low gas light goes on, I allways fill her up, and there's about 3 gals. Left in the tank. My 1.7 garbosch, I mean bosch FI is getting about 31 miles per gallon going on trips to Buena Park, Ca. To c Mom and Dad. My speeds range from 75 to 85 mph. That's pretty good for a old FI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Are you running a stock motor (with stock F.I. cam)?, or the Raby 9550 or 9590 cam? Getting ready to rebuild my wife's 1.7L, and it needs a new cam anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 25 2015, 09:30 AM
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you are so correct. many benefits for getting tank as full as possible.

i was and always try to go to gas station as few times as possible.

guess i need to change my philosophy.

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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Nov 24 2015, 12:39 PM) *

i think i will stop pushing my luck and fill when i am at 1/4 tank +-

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Jim, it doesn't cost one Nickel more to keep a tank full than it does to keep one empty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) A full tank attracts less moisture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Nov 25 2015, 12:35 PM
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My dad always told us NEVER to let it go below a 1/4 of a tank; heck in the winter I like keeping it at a half or better.

so far as lending a car out and getting it back low on fuel, My question always is how much is a rental car compared to a tank of gas? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) They usually get the point.
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post Nov 25 2015, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Nov 24 2015, 07:47 PM) *
When my low gas light goes on, I allways fill her up, and there's about 3 gals. Left in the tank. My 1.7 garbosch, I mean bosch FI is getting about 31 miles per gallon going on trips to Buena Park, Ca. To c Mom and Dad. My speeds range from 75 to 85 mph. That's pretty good for a old FI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Are you running a stock motor (with stock F.I. cam)?, or the Raby 9550 or 9590 cam? Getting ready to rebuild my wife's 1.7L, and it needs a new cam anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

stock 1971 1.7 FI.
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post Nov 25 2015, 05:33 PM
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To answer the original question, in the gas tank... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Nov 25 2015, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Nov 25 2015, 12:41 PM) *
QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 25 2015, 01:27 AM) *
QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Nov 24 2015, 07:47 PM) *
When my low gas light goes on, I allways fill her up, and there's about 3 gals. Left in the tank. My 1.7 garbosch, I mean bosch FI is getting about 31 miles per gallon going on trips to Buena Park, Ca. To c Mom and Dad. My speeds range from 75 to 85 mph. That's pretty good for a old FI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Are you running a stock motor (with stock F.I. cam)?, or the Raby 9550 or 9590 cam? Getting ready to rebuild my wife's 1.7L, and it needs a new cam anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
stock 1971 1.7 FI.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) ... I want the same out of her rebuild ... decent fuel economy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 25 2015, 07:00 PM
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You could coil 503 feet of 5/16" fuel line under the gas tank, should get you 2 gallons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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post Nov 25 2015, 07:28 PM
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You could coil 503 feet of 5/16" fuel line under the gas tank, should get you 2 gallons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

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post Nov 26 2015, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 25 2015, 05:28 PM) *

QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Nov 25 2015, 08:00 PM) *

You could coil 503 feet of 5/16" fuel line under the gas tank, should get you 2 gallons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

Nerd

I learned my lesson years ago when I owned a cj5 jeep with a single fuel tank. I thought I filled my spare and proceeded to drive at least 50 miles on fire trails near where I lived. Well, needless to say I had to hike 15 miles back to get fuel......lesson learned!
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post Nov 26 2015, 02:27 PM
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Here's an interesting idea.....

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/help_containers_fuel_oil


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post Nov 26 2015, 02:30 PM
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Safari roof rack ..................... then you could carry a second spare. LOL.
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post Nov 26 2015, 03:14 PM
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Well, my .02, is if you can't take the time to get gas before running out, you likely wont refill the gas can once you used it.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) But they do make fuel safety cells for motorcycles. I've done a lot of long distance/off road motorcycle rides where gas may not be an option, and comes in handy. I havent used mine in 5+ years, cant remember the brand, but it was about a gallon. These cells/cans seal well and wont leak. Check out the adventure touring motorcycle forums.

Then again, just get gas when at 1/4 tank, its a better way to go overall. ;-)
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post Nov 26 2015, 06:22 PM
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post Nov 27 2015, 05:10 AM
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I carry this in my 67 bus, they were available in some MB and BMW cars, if you watch evilbay they come up for sale for $60-80.
They are 6L so 1-1/2 US gallon.
It fits inside 15" and bigger spare tire rims.

I have the red one, but I've seen them in a grey/black colour which I believe came in the BMW.
I use non-ethanol gas and toss in a cap full of gas stabill. I refill it every 4-6 weeks when using it.

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