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2015/07/17 14:37:06 (permalink)
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Fuel tank?

Hi, My 75 Mk1 van has a rusty tank. I am after a clean replacement and there seems to be a few different types. Is there a bigger one or can a new one be purchased.
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    troppo
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 16:20:33 (permalink)
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    Dont know about new ones (like for like replacement) you might be able to get one from the UK but freight would be huge. you might be able to find something similar or maybe a drop tank like some of the mkII`s had
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 16:24:23 (permalink)
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    Is the drop tank bigger? 
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 17:13:49 (permalink)
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    not sure, though this link
    http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/ford_escort_mark_2_technical_specifications.htm
    says 40 litres, not sure if thats the drop tank or the guard tank though
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 17:56:19 (permalink)
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    I have tried a google search and couldn't find what I am after.
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 19:26:28 (permalink)
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    The 2 L models had the drop tank.
    http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/ford_escort_mark_2_2litre_technical_specifications.htm
    This shows it as 40.5  litres (9 gallons)
     
    If I remember the side tanks were only 7 gallons.
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 21:36:24 (permalink)
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    Don't believe it.. Mk1 and early mk2 tanks are 9 gallons And the drop tank on late mk2 are about 56ltr which is the same tank used in the later mk2 van but with a different fuel entry point.. side not the rear.
    To answer if you can install the mk2 van drop tank to mk1 van , yes you can tho you will need the hanger straps to match ..
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/17 21:57:00 (permalink)
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    56ltrs thats about 12 gallons. That is better, I will look for one.
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/18 10:19:01 (permalink)
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    martymexico
    Don't believe it.. Mk1 and early mk2 tanks are 9 gallons And the drop tank on late mk2 are about 56ltr which is the same tank used in the later mk2 van but with a different fuel entry point.. side not the rear.
    To answer if you can install the mk2 van drop tank to mk1 van , yes you can tho you will need the hanger straps to match ..

    What year are you using to splt early from late models marty?
     
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/18 17:12:31 (permalink)
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    Hi Troppo , it's when the pinto came on the scene in mk2 escort. .early to mid 1977.. Also the same time they went to small strut tops. .
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    Re: Fuel tank? 2015/07/18 23:25:54 (permalink)
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    martymexico
    Hi Troppo , it's when the pinto came on the scene in mk2 escort. .early to mid 1977.. Also the same time they went to small strut tops. .

    Fair enough, nice clear point in time that.
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