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Fuel Tank

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tripilio, Sep 3, 2018.

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  1. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    Do I need to remove these to fit the tank?
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    tripilio, May 30, 2019
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  2. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I am pretty sure you will have to cut that out.
     
    txtoller, May 31, 2019
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    No experience with the early upgrade, but the later tank occupies part of that space and that would be in the way.
     
    timgr, May 31, 2019
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  4. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    I like the under-seat tank and the rear AG support brackets. It's a neat quirk of the earlies. My '57 has some Bubba seat brackets in there with some high-back seats from a XJ. I'd love to go back to the OEM, but finding a decent set of early seat brackets is nigh impossible up here.
     
    Last edited: May 31, 2019
    Jrobz23, May 31, 2019
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  5. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    I am asking because it looks to me like an attachment point of the tub to the frame. If it is, then what would be an alternative place to attach the tub after removal? Thanks!
     
    tripilio, May 31, 2019
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  6. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    When I installed an early 70s rear tank into my early cj5...I did not notice any piece like you show in the pic. The rear of the tub mounted to the rear cross member...not on the inside of the frame.
     
    FinoCJ, May 31, 2019
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  7. Cowboyjeeper

    Cowboyjeeper Member

    Do you have emissions where you are?
    Changing a gas tank could anger the enviro nazis depending your location.
     
    Cowboyjeeper, May 31, 2019
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  8. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    As you might have seen in another thread you recently posted in...Truckee4x4 pics show the same tabs (Frame Rear Crossmember "v" Support Question). I went and looked, those tabs are on my jeep just the same as in Truckee4x4 pics...they are a body mount point, so you do need to leave them in. When I cut out the rear V-brace, I left those in place and the tanks fits under them (not really even under as the curve on the top of the tank means there is not interference). Sorry if I led you astray...from your pic a couple posts above, I was thinking those tabs were at the very rear of the frame....

    If it helps any, here are some pics of mine and you can see where I cut the v-braces (not pretty) and you can also see those forward body mount tabs etc:
    Fino's 1970 Mini Build Thread
     
    FinoCJ, May 31, 2019
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  9. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    No emissions, baby! Florida's air is clean as a whistle. Thanks!:D
     
    tripilio, Jun 1, 2019
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  10. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    That was exactly the information I was looking for! And the pics on your thread and your thorough explanation will be a great help. Thanks a lot! I always ask plenty until I have a clear understanding of what has to be done before I start hacking into the jeep. I only have one! :bananatool:
     
    tripilio, Jun 1, 2019
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  11. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    I have found a good tank from a 77 cj5. Which filler neck can I use? Thanks!
    BTW, I can go side or rear filler placement. I have not decided yet.
     
    tripilio, Jun 17, 2019
    #51
  12. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    ...and I will not use a skid plate, but I gladly take ideas about the strap placement and which one to use.
     
    tripilio, Jun 17, 2019
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  13. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Alex, The filler neck from your '76 probably would be the best, and you already have all of it. This is a short cap flange/stub with a tab with two small bolt holes to fasten to the rear of the tub. The right rear fill should be simplest duplicating the factory location and all the hardware using all the stock filler hose to the tank.
    Keep it simple and don't re-invent the wheel!
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Jun 17, 2019
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  14. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    Funny thing, I found the tank a day after I sold my '76! Hence my search to fit it to my '62,
     
    tripilio, Jun 17, 2019
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