Need a fuel tank asap.

MtnClimber · 07-03-09, 04:42 PM

CRAP! Just found a fast leaking crack/rust spot in my fuel tank on my 73 FJ. Where might I find a replacement?

Bodean · 07-03-09, 05:38 PM

Got mine from CCOT as much as I hate to say it!

mooker82 · 07-03-09, 05:40 PM

Dealer.

MtnClimber · 07-03-09, 09:03 PM

Someone on another one of my forums thinks he can get one from his father's FJ parts pile. He says the parts are from a late 60s and not sure if it will fit. All under seat tanks were the same, right?

D'Animal · 07-03-09, 09:16 PM

Nope

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Originally Posted by MtnClimber

Someone on another one of my forums thinks he can get one from his father's FJ parts pile. He says the parts are from a late 60s and not sure if it will fit. All under seat tanks were the same, right?

The early (1964 - 196?) tanks were 18.5 gallons and everything newer is 16.4 gallons.

Rocky_LC · 07-03-09, 10:25 PM

To quote D'Animal -

Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

He had a great price on my tank with shipping.

Good Luck

Rocky

Josie'sLandCruiser · 07-04-09, 12:44 PM

Hi All:

X2 on buying a replacement fuel tank from "Cruiser Dan" at American Toyota. You will be getting a genuine OE Toyota part, of known quality!

Do a search on "gas tanks," etc. to learn more about the various aftermarket offerings.

Regards,

Alan

BELMONT148 · 07-04-09, 02:55 PM

Go OE Toyota. If not you will be regreting it later when they don't offer them anymore and your tank is rusting again. OE should last you another 25+ years if you keep water out of the underside.

Jeremy

MtnClimber · 07-04-09, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Do a search on "gas tanks," etc. to learn more about the various aftermarket offerings.

I tried searching, that didn't lead to much more than what I have already seen in the vendors section. I do not want to spend $800+ on an aftermarket fuel tank, and for what I have found, OEM tanks new are going for $320. Too expensive for what they are. I saw a listing for used tanks for $150, but for that price, they better be like new condition.

BELMONT148 · 07-04-09, 11:37 PM

American Toyota should be able to get you one shipped for under $300. $320 should be the retail price, they are usually about 25% off that plus shipping.

Jeremy

craptabulous · 07-04-09, 11:51 PM

i had a leaky tank a few days ago .

cost me about 4$ in solder and some time with a propane torch . then bought some tank sealer for 30$ .

worked like a hot damn .

shelfboy1 · 07-05-09, 04:15 AM

i clean them and make a patch and solder them with a hot iron so there is no flame works for me .try having it repaired at a rad shop .no matter what you do this wont be cheap unless you can do it yourself .i have a tank in a 65 i bought years ago and its fiber glassed up and is packed with mud and still doesnt leak.good luck

MtnClimber · 07-05-09, 04:34 PM

Update:

I took the tank out which was a bitch because the passenger side seat was welded to the body on the back perches. I had to hack the seat frame bar and tear out the weld to get it out. Blah blah blah... tank is out. It had a lot of epoxy type of stuff slathered all over the bottom and a couple of fiberglass patches along with a few welded areas, so this tank has had issues before. I scraped all the crap off the bottom of the tank to inspect it further. Overall, the tank was more sound than I thought, but there is a couple of holes that did not get patched properly. I plan to have these welded and sealed. I did a 5 minute flush with water to get as much gas as possible out of the tank and I will have it sit to air out for a couple of days before the welding commences. After which I plan to coat the entire tank in a rubberized coating. Anything else I should consider?

Weedhopper · 07-05-09, 04:42 PM

Probably a new tank. Not trying to be a smartarse but if you want to forget about fuel tank issues for a good long time get a new one... from Dan, the parts man.

MtnClimber · 07-05-09, 04:56 PM

Well, this is mainly a trail vehicle. I will consider a new tank down the road, but for now, patching it up more will have to do. Some day I want to get a poly tank and not worry about a rust hole again.

Weedhopper · 07-05-09, 05:47 PM

My truck came with a poly tank and I have not had any problems other than the fact that it only holds about 14 gallons. I have not actually seen it yet. A LOT of others here complain about the poly tanks emitting odors and collapsing. Most people advise to go steel OEM. Just my .02

MtnClimber · 07-05-09, 05:54 PM

Yeah, as for the capacity, it's not too much of an issue. When it gets to about a quarter, I fill up. Plus, that 5 gallon jerry can helps on the trail if things get sticky.

Rocky_LC · 07-08-09, 07:31 AM

There's a fuel tank for sale in the CLASSIFIEDS.

Here's a link to the guy's gallery. Also look in Classifieds: Parts for Sale

NOT AFFILIATED WITH SELLER.

Rock Midget Motorsports

Living in the Past · 07-08-09, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Nope

The early (1964 - 196?) tanks were 18.5 gallons and everything newer is 16.4 gallons.

The change was around 9/72 with the start of the 73 model. The body now had a door on the body instead of an opening. Around 71 the tank starting having extra ports for emissions. The 73 model tank stayed the same until the 79 model when it was moved to under the tub. I would go new OEM if I planned on keeping the 40.

My wife said no FJ! · 07-08-09, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Living in the Past

The change was around 9/72 with the start of the 73 model. The body now had a door on the body instead of an opening. Around 71 the tank starting having extra ports for emissions. The 73 model tank stayed the same until the 79 model when it was moved to under the tub. I would go new OEM if I planned on keeping the 40.

So a '69/'70 tank will fit in my '64?

Living in the Past · 07-08-09, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by My wife said no FJ!

So a '69/'70 tank will fit in my '64?

I don't see any reason why not. You might have to change the gauge on the dash to match the sending unit. I know the very early sending unit was a different size. Not sure when the size opening changed. I know the 73 thr 78 OEM tank can still be bought new. How about the 64 thr 72? I've never checked. My 68's OEM tank is still in great shape. One of the few good things about living in a desert