Mustang tank swap

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  1. 6 Pack Mav

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    Is there a Mustang gas tank that will swap into a 72 Maverick? Mine was sealed but it is still driping and the fuel sending unit is dead. I know you can get new Mustang tanks all day long. Which one fits?
     
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    Why reinvent the wheel when you can buy a new Maverick tank that fits by using longer strap bolts
     
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  3. 6 Pack Mav

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    I found a thread on the new gas tanks from Amazon. Seems like a good deal.
     
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    I don't know what mustang tank is in mine, but that is what the guy I got it from said he installed. I can ask him you want me to.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    There is a thread on here with a tech article on how to convert to a Mustang tank.
     
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  6. 6 Pack Mav

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    I think I tried it but it was dead. It would be nice to know what Mustang tank fits.
     
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    I can ask Brian(orig owner), mine has been converted to a Stang tank, space between springs is even on both sides...
     
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    What about the "Spectra Preminum F30, it's for a 76 Mavericks".
     
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    yes...it will also fit...71-75.
     
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    The Spectra tank is the easiest swap just need longer strap bolts. I installed a 19gl 69 mustang tank in mine, I had to relocate the straps to line up with the mustang tank.
     
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    What about the fuel sending unit and the other various hardware for the new tank?
     
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    I got the vent valve and grommet from a later model gas tank (you can get them new). got a new early Mustang sending unit off e bay. the longer strap bolts came from Ace Hardware.
     
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    Does anyone know what the ohms is for the sending units?
     
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    Empty 73 Ohms
    Full 8-12 Ohms
     
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    The 69 Mustang tank is what I used..
     
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