When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Hi, looking for some feed back on replacement fuel tanks. I have heard that the new tanks do not come with baffling that the original factory tanks had, is this true about factory tanks having them or have I been being told a bunch of bull? I was looking at the AMD and Spectra Premium types , anyone use either of these and if so any issues? Thanks for your help.
Spectra....non chineasium Canadian made. Call their tech line and ask the question. Don't forget to follow up with that answer here for future searches. I'd be interested in this answer as well.
I got a Spectra and it's been great. TBH, I don't even know how or if it's baffled inside, all I know is it works just like the factory one and after ten years plus, it still looks perfect.
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Spectra GM34R. Exact replacement fit for 72 Cutlass. I put one in my car and it fits perfectly. Only difference I can see is the fuel vent in the filler neck. Otherwise it's very close to being original. I kept my old tank and have it in storage. It actually has the part number stamped on it!
Allan R, did you use the insulators on the tank straps or just the straps? I was thinking of painting with tank tone, but on further thought I am looking into just using a urethane low gloss type clear instead.
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
The tank straps are the originals that came with the car. They are galvanized and all I did was clean them up and coat them with some clear coat. No, I didn't use any insulators. They aren't necessary. When that tank is strapped up it's pretty snug. The only insulator I used (as mentioned) was the tank pad from Patton Glade (70 Post on this site).
Tank Pad Insulator. I opted to install this even though it never was done at the factory in 72. Credit Patton Glade (70 Post)
You will also notice there's a slight difference in the filler neck baffle. It doesn't affect filling though. It's just not exactly the same as original.
yellowrocket - the factory DID NOT use any material b/n the straps and the tank...not necessary as once everything is tightened up there is not any movement, rubbing, etc b/n the straps and tank.
Well, received the new tank today from Rock Auto. Sad to say it is on its way back, packed poorly with filler tube exposed and no support it is bent about 20 degrees to the right.
Well, received the new tank today from Rock Auto. Sad to say it is on its way back, packed poorly with filler tube exposed and no support it is bent about 20 degrees to the right.
That's a bummer! I bought my replacement tank from Rock Auto, as well. It is an exact match for the OEM tank from my 442. It was wrapped, padded, and boxed the same way Allan R's was. There was a large, sturdy box for the tank-proper, then a smaller box for the filler neck, put together from waste/cut-down cardboard that was firmly attached with more staples than necessary, and filled with closed-cell plastic sheet material like you would wrap dishes with when moving (same stuff Allan's tank is wrapped with). I was impressed with the thought that went into the shipping and packing.
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Originally Posted by droptopron
I got mine from Rock. Filler was tweaked a little but I was able to bend it back w/out too much effort. No harm no foul
Originally Posted by yellowrocket
Well, received the new tank today from Rock Auto. Sad to say it is on its way back, packed poorly with filler tube exposed and no support it is bent about 20 degrees to the right.
Yikes! I bought mine from NAPA in Canada and it arrived in perfect condition. Sorry to hear you guys experienced issues with the way it was handled during shipping. It takes a fair bit of force to move the filler neck so someone was not even close to careful with it.
April 28th, 2018, 06:37 PM
fuel tank
I bought my replacement tank from Rock Auto, as well. It is an exact match for the OEM tank from my 442. It was wrapped, padded, and boxed the same way Allan R's was. There was a large, sturdy box for the tank-proper, then a smaller box for the filler neck, put together from waste/cut-down cardboard that was firmly attached with more staples than necessary, and filled with closed-cell plastic sheet material like you would wrap dishes with when moving (same stuff Allan's tank is wrapped with). I was impressed with the thought that went into the shipping and packing.
