fuel cell question

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by j miller, Sep 11, 2008.

Page 2 of 2
  1. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2002
    Messages:
    693
    Likes Received:
    18
    Trophy Points:
    127
    Location:
    Roanoke, Va.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber Restomod (Read signature)

    I think it's a pain to live without a sending unit. lol.
     
    72MAVGRABHER, Sep 16, 2008
    #16
  2. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2005
    Messages:
    2,818
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Davenport, Iowa
    are you asking for a fuel cell or a replacement gas tank?
     
    stmanser, Sep 18, 2008
    #17
  3. j miller

    j miller Montana MCCI state rep

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2003
    Messages:
    1,027
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    177
    Location:
    Polson, Mt
    Vehicle:
    77 2 door Maverick, 250ci, power disc brakes, a/c,
    i would love to get the correct tank for the car but they don't make it. i am still up in the air in which way to go. like frank said, a fuel cell will close off trunk use but the 74-77 tank would not read accurately and might need mods to fit anyway. i don't know.
     
    j miller, Sep 19, 2008
    #18
  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,590
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    Jason, you are over thinking this...
    '71-'75 no mods...longer mounting bolts...if the fuel guage is off it will read empty and still have 2 gals. in the tank...not a bad thing. :yup:

    ...:Handshake...
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2008
    71gold, Sep 19, 2008
    #19
  5. j miller

    j miller Montana MCCI state rep

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2003
    Messages:
    1,027
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    177
    Location:
    Polson, Mt
    Vehicle:
    77 2 door Maverick, 250ci, power disc brakes, a/c,
    ok frank you convinced me. I have a tendency to over analize thing. i am going to order the tank from rock auto. Do they have the sending unit gasket and sock too?
     
    j miller, Sep 19, 2008
    #20
  6. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,313
    Likes Received:
    1,374
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    No correct sending unit available for the 19 gallon tank....which is the NEW one.
     
    Craig Selvey, Sep 19, 2008
    #21
  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,590
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber

    the ...locking ring and gasket come with it...the #s for the ...vent and gromet are in the tech. section...
    i adjusted my...float...(bent the float wire) to read ...empty...a little later. doing this has it stay on...full...a little longer but once comming off full,
    it is correct to empty.
    with my ...digital guage...at a 10 percent reading, i have 2 gals. left.it should be 1.920 gals... but a little more is better.
    to check it, at the 10 percent reading, i drained the tank...:yup:
    :hmmm:...and i thought you were over thinking this...:D

    JFF...:Handshake
     
    71gold, Sep 20, 2008
    #22
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page