Gas Tank

[RDF]

I just noticed my gas tank is leaking in my 73 Cuda.....what are my options as far as a replacement?  Does it have to be from another 73 or are all e-body gas tanks interchangable?  Plus, would it be cheaper to put a 12-14 gallon fuel cell in instead?  The car is no racer....just a simple 360 auto but I will have a 440 for it soon (in process of being built) and I want to get it mini-tubbed, hence the question about the fuel cell.

Thanks!

[Bullitt-]

Are you sure it's the tank & not a bad seal at either the filler tube or sending unit? 


  New replacements specifically for the '73, although others would work, can be had for as little as $150, seems to be only 1-made sold by everyone sometimes at vastly different prices.... get a new filler tube grommet while your at it and at least a new "sock" filter for the sending unit... another $20-30

[RDF]

I know it's not the filler tube, as it's dry all the way.....it could be the sending unit seal b/c the leak is close to that, but I have to get the rear tire off and double check that.  From the looks without the tire off, it appears the seal around the unit is dry....

[Chryco Psycho]

if you need to repalce the tank get one from Spectra [SPI] they are high quality & fit & look identical to the old one
 Almost every tank is different , Cuda & Chall have the inlet in different places & different years have different vent hook ups

[MEK-Dangerfield]

You might want to check the short rubber hose going from the sending unit to the solid fuel line. It might be dry-rotted and cracked.


  Mike

[RDF]

You might want to check the short rubber hose going from the sending unit to the solid fuel line. It might be dry-rotted and cracked.


  Mike

I just changed it about 1 year ago when I put a new Pickup unit in the tank......good thinking though..