Gas tank pros

[lgoodson@pacbell.net]

I know that a lot of guys have changed tanks in early 240Z's. I am trying to put a 75 tank into a 71. I've got it in there but the filler neck does not quite reach the car's filler tube. It reaches but only by about 1/2" or so. The tank looks like it needs to move closer to the filler neck but it can't. There is about a 1/4" before the tank contacts the car frame. Now this, according to everyone on this site, is suppose to work but I don't think the 1/2" lap of the filler hose over the tank filler pipe is quite enough. What can I do to improve this situation,

Thanks to the pros who will be able to help.

Larry

[1 tuff z]

larry, i encountered the same challenge when i was running the 75 tank in my 73. my fix; cut the rubber filler neck, went to local exhaust shop & they let me dig through their exhaust pipe scrap bin. i quickly found the correct diameter pipe to bridge the gap. the pipe was free and it was a cheap, quick and effective fix. i think i used a 4" long piece, do not remember the diameter.

 

bring along the filler neck for proper fit!

[lgoodson@pacbell.net]

David

[lgoodson@pacbell.net]

David, thanks for the input but I wonder. The filler neck is lapping over the tank filler pipe by about 1/2". Do you think that will be enough with no leaks. The lap is about the same width as the hose clamp that holds it on. I kind of hate to pull the tank again and cutting the filler hose could open another can of worms if it doesn't work just right. For instance I noticed that the PO used a security screw to mount a gas cap lock externally of the cap and this screw is one that would have to be removed if I had tp change the filler hose and I don't have that tool to remove it. Is 1/2" enough do you think?

Larry