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Author:  Joshie225 [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:00 am ]
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Galvanized is zinc, and tanks rust from the water vapor that gets in there.....
Yes, but for zincs to work the metal has to be submerged or bathed in the electrolyte that is causing the corrosion.
Author:  Andy's GT [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:37 am ]
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anyone have any idea which tank is best? i see what appears to be two different ones on ebay for about the same price, one is stamped out of zinc and the other is made by spectra, this is the one carried by rock auto, another seller says its made out of steel, which would be better? would it be good to get the steel one from rock auto and then put the por15 liner in it before use? thanks
Author:  Andy's GT [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:52 am ]
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was searching on here and realized someone else asked the same question not that long ago, my bad, im getting ready to order one from rock auto right now. hopefully it gets here by the 12th so i can take it to bubbas, planning on pulling the old stuff and looking into new lines tonight, maybe remounting the fuel pump etc. doing things right! also ordering a dorman fuse block so i can have everything on its own fuse instead of one, i just needed to add the fuel pump in an emergency situation and never righted it. i put in a new pickup a while back, just needs cleaned probably. i cant always afford to do things right, this was money i was hoping to put in the engine, but if i cant get gas to the engine or am getting bad gas and flakes to the engine its not going to do me any good to do a thing to the engine!
Author:  Joshie225 [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:26 pm ]
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Metal fuel tanks are galvanized steel. I got mine from Rock Auto. Don't forget to order a new donut for the filler pipe! They are still available from Chrysler dealers.
Author:  Andy's GT [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:27 pm ]
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what donut? i already order but it says it comes with the lock ring kit, but thats for the sending unit, i forget what it looks like up there, i sent them an email already about a gas cap after my order so hopefully ill hear back soon and it can all go out same day, i think it said they have some sunday hours...
Author:  Joshie225 [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:48 pm ]
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Don't forget to order a new donut for the filler pipe! They are still available from Chrysler dealers.
The rubber donut seals the filler pipe to the tank. It's part number 3404182. There was someone selling them on Ebay for about twice what the dealer charges.
Author:  Andy's GT [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:22 pm ]
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thanks for the help josh, is it cheaper to get them from a dealer then from rock auto after shipping or do you know? thanks
Author:  Joshie225 [ Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:13 pm ]
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Pretty sure the general aftermarket doesn't have a donut so it's pretty much dealer only.
Author:  Andy's GT [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:16 am ]
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ok, ill poke around and see what i can find tomorrow, thanks!
Author:  HardCharger [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:00 pm ]
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anyone have any idea which tank is best? i see what appears to be two different ones on ebay for about the same price, one is stamped out of zinc and the other is made by spectra, this is the one carried by rock auto, another seller says its made out of steel, which would be better? would it be good to get the steel one from rock auto and then put the por15 liner in it before use? thanks
I'm sure you mean of your current choices however I just wanted to mention that another option if money is no concern is a custom tank made by Rock Valley. www.rockvalleyantiqueautoparts.com

While I have not had one nor do I know of anyone who has its interesting looking stuff the price not withstanding.
Author:  Andy's GT [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:07 am ]
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money is definitely a concern! thanks though.
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