BJ 73 fuel tank

[mcgliam]

So I've got a 1989 BJ73 3B (diesel) right hand drive that the fuel gauge does not work on. The previous owner before me said that he's never taken the cruiser over 350km on a full tank. Just wondering if others are having the same problem, as well on average what do you get out of your cruiser?

Thanks


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[John Galt]

In summer with 100% ULSD in a 13B-T, at 10-12 liters per 100 km with a 90 liter tank; about 800km max realistically.

 

[Oldtoy74]

Yep I would agree with john, I'm getting the same 10-12L per 100klm, same set up 13bt

 

[Hulsty]

tank is 90L, how much you normally put in it?

 

[mcgliam]

Well normally I'm putting in about 50 L, which takes me around 350 KM. (350 km being my "safety" since I wasn't sure how far she could reach on a tank).

Thanks for the info

 

[cruiserpilot]

Have you looked into buying a new sending unit? They are very easy to access and remove. I'd say a Phillips screwdriver and an hour. Unless its significantly different from a BJ74.

 

[cruiserdan]

My last fill was 500km and it took about 70 liters. 1988 13BT, stock gears, 33 inch tires all town driving, cold weather, manual trans.

 

[JTarnow]

Just yesterday I ran my truck dry at 545 km. Its a stock BJ73 with 7.50r16's and a roofrack as far as things that effect fuel economy go.