13 gallon factory tank in a '73 FJ40?

[DomSmith]

I searched EVERYWHERE for a recent thread on factory fuel tank capacities w/o luck. Can I really be this stupid? Anyway I can't recall the actual capacities being argued, but it seemed odd the capacities being tossed around. Did some 40's come with a 13 (or close) gallon tank? I can fill it until I see fuel in the neck (13 gallons) and the gauge works fine. I can run it dry and still on fill-up... 13 gallons. Anyone? Pimp?
Thanks
-Dom

 

[numtel]

Neither my odometer or gas guage works so I never know exactly when to fill up but the most I've put in is a little over 13 gallons. I think the tank is 14 gallons. It must have been close that time.

 

[Landpimp]

stock was 16 gallons, then it went to 22 gallons in 79 or 81.....I forget

 

[cruiserbrett]

I think they claim 18 gallons before 72? Might be imperial gallons though. 16.4gallons from 72-78 and like Pimp says, 22 later.

 

[DomSmith]

Not sure why I would only get 13 gallons with a dry tank and fuel showing at the fill tube. I replaced my old original tank (13 gallons too) with a Toyota Factory replacement. Anyone have an idea of what the hell is going on? Pimp do you have a '73 owners manual with specifications page?

 

[Landpimp]

73 US broucure shows 18 gals, 75 shows 16.......odd

nothing in the OM

 

[tlcnoobie]

My TLC owners manual reprint from SOR shows, for 1972, 18.5 gallons for hardtop, 23.8 for station wagon.

 

[Degnol]

There is probably 4 kilos of Cocaine in your tank, that would acount for the diminished capacity of petrol.

 

[Ground Up]

1973 Owners Manual

 

[Mr. Toad]

The '73s came with a pre-bent passenger's side fender

 

[73lndcrsr]

My 6/73 is the 18 Gal tank. I had the tank out not too long ago.

 

[Landpimp]

I knew it was there.............I just missed it, I have the same OM..........eyes just blury

1973 Owners Manual

 

[Ponce]

My guage must be off. I've been filling up with 13 gallons for the last 3 years and was recently heard that it was a 16 gallon tank. So sure enough I ran it dry (had a 2 gallon can with me) and filled up with 16.3 gallons. I feel like a dumbass.

 

[Trollhole]

There is probably 4 kilos of Cocaine in your tank, that would acount for the diminished capacity of petrol.

that was great.

 

[IDave]

There is probably 4 kilos of Cocaine in your tank, that would acount for the diminished capacity of petrol.

And I was only thinking dead animal parts.

 

[helocat]

There is probably 4 kilos of Cocaine in your tank, that would acount for the diminished capacity of petrol.

Back Ground check on the PO might be in order. After all Baja Mex. Is a nice drive South from San Diego! (Made that run a few times… but for surfing!)

1 Gallon = 231 cubic inches So a five gallon difference is 1155 cubic inches sucking up space. There would have to be something quite large in the tank to do this. (Like a 5.25”x 21”x 10.5” block inside the tank) I would pull the tank and take a good look at it. The PO may have had a leak “fixed” in the past by cooking out the tank and having a section sealed off. Only thing I can think off as to why it would be different. Unless its not an OE tank. Photo of it?

Mark

 

[DomSmith]

I replaced the old original tank with a Toyota Factory replacement so it must be 18 gallons. Not sure whats going on but I'm going to run it dry tomorrow and then fill up. I'm sure I had done this but I guess I am wrong. Thanks for all the input. I sold my old tank to RockCod so I'll have to ask him to check for the brick of coke...

 

[DomSmith]

I didn't have time today to run it dry, but wondered if you guys get readings on your fuel gauge through all 18 gallons? If my tank truly is 18 gallons then I'm on "E" with 5 gallons left.

 

[Poser]

I know that when I was on walk with my '69, that it will take 17 gallons...

Same with my '72-40.


I now have a 16 gallon tank in the red truck, and when it is on walk, it will take 15...


Good luck!


-Steve

 

[DomSmith]

I'm afraid I may need a new Toyota $ending unit. I can't imagine why... this one's probably only 32 years old this month. Thanks for the input Steve.