Larger Fuel Tank

perceptionist · 2003-12-16, 17:12

I just got my Mav back on the road after 9 or 10 months doing little upgrades, whole new exhaust w/headers and dumped right behind the flows. Since I have all that xtra space on both sides of my stock fuel tank I want to install the largest tank that will fit there without causing clearence problems.
I searched the forums to see if this has been discussed, but it seems a installing a larger tank is an unpopular swap as the only results I found were about swapping to a smaller tank for exhaust clearence.

This is for my 73 Maverick 4 dr 302

Mike

**Corbin Johnson** · 2003-12-16, 18:12

Swap in a larger fuel tank from a big bumper car. Some one on the board did this not long ago. More capacity, and pretty easy. According to Chilton's the 76 models were 19.2 gals.
-Corbin

Maverick Guy · 2003-12-16, 20:12

I agree with Corbin, go with a later model Maverick/Comet gas tank. I like the idea of the larger capacity tank myself.

**71gold** · 2003-12-16, 20:28

mike, i did the larger tank swap. it was a breeze. be sure you get the straps and the sending unit. i also got the filler neck, it has the no can steal gas door in it..... any ????? just ask...frank...

Mavaholic · 2003-12-16, 20:33

You can also do the Mustang tank mod and use the 69-70 tank which gives you a larger tank and exhaust clearence.

perceptionist · 2003-12-16, 20:48

Cool, Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I have a good excuse to gather up some tools and go junkyard fishing

my favorite passtime!! Will any other model cars (besides Mustang) tanks fit my 73 Mav or just later Mavs? Grenada?

Mike

Maverick Guy · 2003-12-16, 22:29

One nice thing about the later model Mavericks, is the fact that you can still buy them, unlike the early models which have been discontinued. Not sure about the Grenada tanks.

Jerry · 2003-12-21, 15:45

Where can you find a new tank for a 77? Also is the sending unit available?

Maverick Guy · 2003-12-21, 17:35

Autokrafters sells the sending units, I am not 100% sure who sells the tanks, but I know they are still available. I am sure someone else here will be able to help you with that information. Autokrafters may even sale those as well, but I am not sure.

Squall · 2003-12-25, 03:44

I know I can still get the tank at my local Canadian Tire, but that might be a little difficult for ya

2003-12-16, 17:12	#1
perceptionist 1973 4dr Mav 302 Join Date: 2003-07-11 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 33 Vehicle(s): 1973 4dr iTrader: 0 (0%)	Larger Fuel Tank I just got my Mav back on the road after 9 or 10 months doing little upgrades, whole new exhaust w/headers and dumped right behind the flows. Since I have all that xtra space on both sides of my stock fuel tank I want to install the largest tank that will fit there without causing clearence problems. I searched the forums to see if this has been discussed, but it seems a installing a larger tank is an unpopular swap as the only results I found were about swapping to a smaller tank for exhaust clearence. This is for my 73 Maverick 4 dr 302 Mike

2003-12-16, 18:12	#2
Corbin Johnson Senior Member Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Sebastopol, California Posts: 3,358 Vehicle(s): 73 turned 72 Grabber, 72 Grabber, 72 Sprint, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber. NORCAL MCCI STATE REP. iTrader: 23 (100%) Images: 6	Swap in a larger fuel tank from a big bumper car. Some one on the board did this not long ago. More capacity, and pretty easy. According to Chilton's the 76 models were 19.2 gals. -Corbin __________________ 70 Grabber - 351W/C4. Grabber Green/Black Stripes and Top. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS, AC 72 Grabber - Factory 302/Floor shift C4, AC, PS, Tinted Glass, Bright Blue Metallic, Gold Stripes, White Bucket interior. 73 LDO - Factory 302/C4, AC, PS. Converted to 71-72 Grabber clone. Tan LDO Bucket interior, British Racing Green.

2003-12-16, 20:12	#3
Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast Join Date: 2002-11-14 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,080 iTrader: 3 (100%)	I agree with Corbin, go with a later model Maverick/Comet gas tank. I like the idea of the larger capacity tank myself. __________________ 69.5 Maverick 70 Maverick Grabber "The Turned On Twin" 74 Maverick 2 Door

2003-12-16, 20:33	#5
Mavaholic Growing older but not up! Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Crownsville, MD Posts: 14,211 Vehicle(s): Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 71 Mav, 69.5 Mav convertible project, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 Ranchero iTrader: 36 (100%) Images: 20	You can also do the Mustang tank mod and use the 69-70 tank which gives you a larger tank and exhaust clearence. __________________ "Todays racing technology has diminished the role of the driver way too much. Back in the days of 4 speeds, the driver had a lot more to do with the outcome of the race, and I can't imagine anything being more fun than that." Ronnie Sox

2003-12-16, 20:48	#6
perceptionist 1973 4dr Mav 302 Join Date: 2003-07-11 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 33 Vehicle(s): 1973 4dr iTrader: 0 (0%)	Tank Swap Cool, Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I have a good excuse to gather up some tools and go junkyard fishing my favorite passtime!! Will any other model cars (besides Mustang) tanks fit my 73 Mav or just later Mavs? Grenada? Mike

2003-12-16, 20:28	#4
71gold Frank Cooper Join Date: 2002-04-09 Location: MACON,GA. Posts: 10,029 Vehicle(s): '73 grabber '91 5.0 ,C-4 w/Gear Vendor overdrive 3.55 gear posi. iTrader: 51 (100%) Images: 28	mike, i did the larger tank swap. it was a breeze. be sure you get the straps and the sending unit. i also got the filler neck, it has the no can steal gas door in it..... any ????? just ask...frank...

2003-12-16, 22:29	#7
Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast Join Date: 2002-11-14 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,080 iTrader: 3 (100%)	One nice thing about the later model Mavericks, is the fact that you can still buy them, unlike the early models which have been discontinued. Not sure about the Grenada tanks. __________________ 69.5 Maverick 70 Maverick Grabber "The Turned On Twin" 74 Maverick 2 Door

2003-12-21, 15:45	#8
Jerry Member Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 64 Vehicle(s): 77 Maverick 2dr 302, 74 LDO iTrader: 0 (0%)	Where can you find a new tank for a 77? Also is the sending unit available?

2003-12-21, 17:35	#9
Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast Join Date: 2002-11-14 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,080 iTrader: 3 (100%)	Autokrafters sells the sending units, I am not 100% sure who sells the tanks, but I know they are still available. I am sure someone else here will be able to help you with that information. Autokrafters may even sale those as well, but I am not sure. __________________ 69.5 Maverick 70 Maverick Grabber "The Turned On Twin" 74 Maverick 2 Door

2003-12-25, 03:44	#10
Squall Hibernatin for the Winter Join Date: 2003-12-17 Location: Palmerston, Ontario Posts: 319 Vehicle(s): 1976 Ford Maverick iTrader: 6 (100%) Images: 5	I know I can still get the tank at my local Canadian Tire, but that might be a little difficult for ya __________________ Some people are like Slinkies... ...not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

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