how many gallons fit in the tank from the Maverick?

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  1. Xaan

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    Or was it built or motor dependend differences?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Depends on the year of the car.
     
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    Its a 1971.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    If you need more a bigger 19 gallon will drop right in and you can pick them up at any Napa auto parts.
     
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    I put a 19 in mine had to get longer hager bolts got it new on eBay for 158$
     
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    Thanks guys.
     
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    Is the 19 gallon tank better besides it having more capacity?
     
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    No, and in fact you could argue that a 19 gallon tank only provides a marginal extension of driving distance over a 16 gallon due to weight gain from the tank when it's full of gas.
     
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    Nice to know..Do you guys know how many gallons my 73 302 carries?
     
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    16, if it's still the factory tank.

    The new tanks, are not as good as the original tanks, I bought a car that had a replacement, it was 6 years old and full of holes. You need to seal these newer tanks.
     
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    Nice..I guess I'll keep my tank :)
     
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    I would restore an early tank if I were to do it again, only for the added space to run duals...

    You can still run duals with the bigger tank but not as nicely.
     
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