Extra Gas Tank Capacity...Want some?
HomeshopWrencher
04-19-2004, 11:45 PM
I finished this project last fall. It was a little work but well worth the extra 5 gallons that now fit into my gas tank.
It appears that Jeep put 20 gallon tanks into all of their Wranglers. I'm not sure when the changed this practice...or if they have. My tank use to only fill to 15 gallons...until...
An aquantance told me that there was a filler tube in the gas tank that allowed it to only fill to around 15 gallons. Simply, it would not let the air in the top 5 gallons escape when filling the tank. I dropped the tank, pulled the tube, put the tank back up and now have an extra 80 to 100 mile range. (That is...after I fix the rear end. The fun was somewhat short lived...but definately worth the experience.)
If anyone is interested I would be happy to share some of the details of the tank removal and reinstallation. There are definately some things to be aware of when starting this modification.
It appears that Jeep put 20 gallon tanks into all of their Wranglers. I'm not sure when the changed this practice...or if they have. My tank use to only fill to 15 gallons...until...
An aquantance told me that there was a filler tube in the gas tank that allowed it to only fill to around 15 gallons. Simply, it would not let the air in the top 5 gallons escape when filling the tank. I dropped the tank, pulled the tube, put the tank back up and now have an extra 80 to 100 mile range. (That is...after I fix the rear end. The fun was somewhat short lived...but definately worth the experience.)
If anyone is interested I would be happy to share some of the details of the tank removal and reinstallation. There are definately some things to be aware of when starting this modification.
mikegevas
05-07-2004, 10:05 PM
i did it to mine, works great didnt have to drop[ tank either
ffruff22
06-06-2004, 12:10 AM
What year are your wranglers? I have an 87 w/ a small block and could definatly use a little more mileage....Just curious if it would work w/ mine.
thanks
thanks
fredjacksonsan
06-20-2004, 11:04 AM
15 gal tank was standard many years ago, 20 gal was an option....just another useless bit o trivia I have rolling around in me head.
joemck
08-05-2004, 06:49 AM
I would like some more info on this. I have a 02 Wrangler X. Email me please. [email protected] :lol2:
Verdi911
08-31-2004, 07:18 PM
This works on 91-95 Wranglers with the plastic tank.
You'll need another fuel pump assy if you want the gauge to read correctly. It will show 'FULL" until the extra 5 gallons are gone, then will read normally. I saved the 200 bucks and will live with it.
You'll need another fuel pump assy if you want the gauge to read correctly. It will show 'FULL" until the extra 5 gallons are gone, then will read normally. I saved the 200 bucks and will live with it.
jmotz
02-28-2005, 04:30 PM
i would like to hear more about how to this. please email me with some steps or a website with [email protected] thanks
lucky1979
02-28-2005, 07:54 PM
i would also like to have some info on this i have a 94 2.5 5sp wrangler would be greatful for any info to help my mileage especially with 7 inches of lift and 33 in. tires and 4:88 gears i need all the help i can get in the mileage catagory!!!!
briinh
03-07-2005, 02:37 PM
thats great, would you be able to post it on here for everyone to see?..instead of emailing to everyone?
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