Gas Tank

Discussion in 'Technical' started by saltracer, May 12, 2007.

  1. saltracer

    saltracer Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2006
    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Location:
    Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    72 Comet
    Does a 77 Comet gas tank fit a 72 Comet? the 77 tanks are available from RockAuto for $121.79. My tank has rust and I'd rather go back new or with a fuel cell. thanks Phil
     
    saltracer, May 12, 2007
    #1
  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Messages:
    9,014
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Riverside, California
    Vehicle:
    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    It will fit but you will need the 75-77 gas tank straps.
     
    maverick75, May 12, 2007
    #2
  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    The tank will have slight clearance issues with the valance panel but you can easily bow it out to clear. The fuel sender is different but yours will work, it just wont suck all the gas out if you like to run near empty. The vent is different so you will have to get the newer style vent.

    I prefer to convert over to a Mustang fuel tank.
     
    Mavaholic, May 13, 2007
    #3
  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,589
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    i had no ..."clearance issues"...and the "fuel sending tube" set at the same depth. :yup:
    i will get the 2 tanks and do some measuring and note the diff.
    from what i saw on the one i pulled as to the one i put in (3wks. ago) was...the tanks are no..longer...deeper or wider, just the slope to the back is not as sharp. (y)

    ...:cool: ...
     
    71gold, May 13, 2007
    #4

Share This Page