70 gas tank

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  1. HEMG

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    How many gallons are a '70 gas tank? 14??

    I need to buy a fuel sending unit with a the correct capacity.

    Thanks a lot!
     
  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    There were 2 tanks - cars made with the special emissions system that is found in the left side of the trunk used a 14 gallon tank and the rest of the cars used a 16 gallon.

    The sending units were different slightly to accommodate the different size tanks.
     
  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Auto Krafters sells a repop of a 1970 fuel sender.
     

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