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Cj5 Gas Tank Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by modadds, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. modadds

    modadds New Member

    After cleaning and sealing my 1961 cj5 gas tank. Which is the correct threaded hole on the bottom to hook up gas line? One is level with floor of tank and the other is in a depressed area several inches away. Is there usually a cut off valve underneath tank?
     
    modadds, Jun 27, 2020
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  2. bigbendhiker

    bigbendhiker Member

    I found this on the Kaiser Willys website. Maybe this will answer your question.

    "The tank bottom has two outlets. One is in a little sump area and the other is flush with the tank bottom. Which one goes to the carburetor?
    The large hole is a drain and the smaller hole for your 1/4" fuel line is to the fuel pump."
     
    bigbendhiker, Jun 27, 2020
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  3. Cowboyjeeper

    Cowboyjeeper Member

    Cowboyjeeper, Jun 27, 2020
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    No cutoff. But I added a valve to my drain for convenience.

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    PeteL, Jun 28, 2020
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  5. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I did the same thing, Pete. I can get gas from the Jeep if I need to.
     
    Rick Whitson, Jun 29, 2020
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  6. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Edzackerly!
     
    PeteL, Jun 29, 2020
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