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Bigger Gas Tank? 1971 cj5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by res0wc18, May 9, 2011.

  1. May 9, 2011
    res0wc18

    res0wc18 New Member

    Everett, Wa
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    So my gas tank is only around 10 gallons....yeah cant get far. Is there a bigger tank that will go in without a ton of work?

    It has a 2.5" spring over lift
     
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  2. May 9, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
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    Depends on your definition of a ton of work. Lots of folks go to a rear tank with varrying degrees of effort. There is the second tank to replace the passanger tool box. Fuel cell in the back under a passenger seat.

    I think those are the most common options that I know of.
     
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    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Do you have the rear tank or underseat?

    The rear tank in my 71 is 15 gallons.
     
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  5. May 10, 2011
    res0wc18

    res0wc18 New Member

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    i have the underside rear gas tank like a "newer" car....what are my options?
     
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  6. May 11, 2011
    Texis

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    I have an 18 gallon marine tank going in the rear bed area, doesn't look like it would hold very much back there in the first place...lol.
     
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  7. May 11, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    The factory rear tank is 15 gallons. If you need bigger there is a 20 or 21 gallon poly tank that can be swapped in. The rear tank should under normal driving, net you around 200+ miles.
     
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