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Gas tank retrofit? |
MiniStevieG |
Mar 23 2019, 06:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Starting the restoration on my 75/76’ and I’m curious if I can use my 76’ gas tank on my 73’?? The 73’s got a bit of leak near the bottom of the tank and the wife refuses to let it sleep in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Steve |
Mar 23 2019, 08:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,565 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes it will work. I know someone that has one on a 72. The late tank also works better with the gas station hoses.
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mepstein |
Mar 23 2019, 08:27 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don’t think the late tank has a bracket for the charcoal filter but that can be worked around. Better to have a non leaking tank.
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Steve |
Mar 23 2019, 09:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,565 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I don’t think the late tank has a bracket for the charcoal filter but that can be worked around. Better to have a non leaking tank. That is a good point.. If your using the late tank, you also have to plan on using all the late ancillary parts.. Expansion tank and charcoal canister, because the brackets are different. Some people people are anal on keeping the stock look with metal gas cap. I like the later tank because in California, we have smaller gas station hoses that are a bitch to use with early tanks. |
Chi-town |
Mar 23 2019, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
You can get a brand new tank from Dansk for about $180 shipped. It's a late style without the canister mount.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 23 2019, 11:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,811 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes just the evaporative and charcoal canister brackets are different
Starting the restoration on my 75/76’ and I’m curious if I can use my 76’ gas tank on my 73’?? The 73’s got a bit of leak near the bottom of the tank and the wife refuses to let it sleep in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
MiniStevieG |
Mar 23 2019, 11:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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MiniStevieG |
Mar 23 2019, 11:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
yes just the evaporative and charcoal canister brackets are different Starting the restoration on my 75/76’ and I’m curious if I can use my 76’ gas tank on my 73’?? The 73’s got a bit of leak near the bottom of the tank and the wife refuses to let it sleep in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Might work out best for me there as I picked up a late model canister to refurb with new charcoal media. Thanks! |
Chris914n6 |
Mar 23 2019, 11:39 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,302 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You might just need new seals on the fittings. A member here sells the correct type & size.
Also the hoses are different sizes so you have to take the fittings apart anyways. |
Amphicar770 |
Mar 23 2019, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,188 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The new ones are $207 at Sierra Madre. Dang, when did those become available? Cost me more than that to have my tank cleaned and sealed.
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SirAndy |
Mar 23 2019, 12:54 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,602 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The new ones are $207 at Sierra Madre. Dang, when did those become available? Cost me more than that to have my tank cleaned and sealed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) https://sierramadrecollection.com/Fuel-Tank...-76-p54267.html This seems like a great deal ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
MiniStevieG |
Mar 23 2019, 12:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The new ones are $207 at Sierra Madre. Dang, when did those become available? Cost me more than that to have my tank cleaned and sealed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) https://sierramadrecollection.com/Fuel-Tank...-76-p54267.html This seems like a great deal ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Solid! That’s the way I’m going. Thanks y’all! |
914Sixer |
Mar 23 2019, 05:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,863 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded.
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MiniStevieG |
Mar 24 2019, 09:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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MiniStevieG |
Mar 25 2019, 08:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded. Well that sucks a little thanks for the info. Might hold off now till I find something different. Went ahead and pulled the tank out of my 75’ today. It appears to be in very good shape so I’ll be putting it in my 73’ for the time being. Question on the fuel lines however, Fuel hoses are 8mm (return) and 9.5mm (supply) correct? I’m going to go ahead and replace the tunnel lines with stainless steel while I’m in there as well. I’d like to clean the tank before installing so what product do you all recommend? Thanks everyone. |
mepstein |
Mar 25 2019, 09:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded. Well that sucks a little thanks for the info. Might hold off now till I find something different. Went ahead and pulled the tank out of my 75’ today. It appears to be in very good shape so I’ll be putting it in my 73’ for the time being. Question on the fuel lines however, Fuel hoses are 8mm (return) and 9.5mm (supply) correct? I’m going to go ahead and replace the tunnel lines with stainless steel while I’m in there as well. I’d like to clean the tank before installing so what product do you all recommend? Thanks everyone. Evaporust, Apple cider vinegar, ect. Once you clean it, neutralize with baking soda and water, dry and then swish around some MMO - marvel mystery oil.. I don't use any liner or coating, neither did Porsche. |
MiniStevieG |
Mar 25 2019, 09:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded. Well that sucks a little thanks for the info. Might hold off now till I find something different. Went ahead and pulled the tank out of my 75’ today. It appears to be in very good shape so I’ll be putting it in my 73’ for the time being. Question on the fuel lines however, Fuel hoses are 8mm (return) and 9.5mm (supply) correct? I’m going to go ahead and replace the tunnel lines with stainless steel while I’m in there as well. I’d like to clean the tank before installing so what product do you all recommend? Thanks everyone. Evaporust, Apple cider vinegar, ect. Once you clean it, neutralize with baking soda and water, dry and then swish around some MMO - marvel mystery oil.. I don't use any liner or coating, neither did Porsche. Good stuff thanks. Empty out the MMO after swishing or leave it in? |
Chi-town |
Mar 25 2019, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
I do have a clean early tank if you need one
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mepstein |
Mar 25 2019, 09:38 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded. Well that sucks a little thanks for the info. Might hold off now till I find something different. Went ahead and pulled the tank out of my 75’ today. It appears to be in very good shape so I’ll be putting it in my 73’ for the time being. Question on the fuel lines however, Fuel hoses are 8mm (return) and 9.5mm (supply) correct? I’m going to go ahead and replace the tunnel lines with stainless steel while I’m in there as well. I’d like to clean the tank before installing so what product do you all recommend? Thanks everyone. Evaporust, Apple cider vinegar, ect. Once you clean it, neutralize with baking soda and water, dry and then swish around some MMO - marvel mystery oil.. I don't use any liner or coating, neither did Porsche. Good stuff thanks. Empty out the MMO after swishing or leave it in? A lot of people use a small amount of mmo in every tank of gas so a little bit won’t hurt anything. I would just pour our excess and save it for later tanks of gas if it looks clean. |
MiniStevieG |
Mar 25 2019, 10:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a new Dansk tank in the box. You are going to have to turn the mount on the top around to make evaporator work. Has to be cut off and re welded. Well that sucks a little thanks for the info. Might hold off now till I find something different. Went ahead and pulled the tank out of my 75’ today. It appears to be in very good shape so I’ll be putting it in my 73’ for the time being. Question on the fuel lines however, Fuel hoses are 8mm (return) and 9.5mm (supply) correct? I’m going to go ahead and replace the tunnel lines with stainless steel while I’m in there as well. I’d like to clean the tank before installing so what product do you all recommend? Thanks everyone. Evaporust, Apple cider vinegar, ect. Once you clean it, neutralize with baking soda and water, dry and then swish around some MMO - marvel mystery oil.. I don't use any liner or coating, neither did Porsche. Good stuff thanks. Empty out the MMO after swishing or leave it in? A lot of people use a small amount of mmo in every tank of gas so a little bit won’t hurt anything. I would just pour our excess and save it for later tanks of gas if it looks clean. Great thanks! |
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