Re: [T3] FI Fuel Tank "size"

["Shad Laws" <shad@lnengineering.com>]

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> > Yes, all the spec books say 10.6 gallons.
>
> I think I have put as much as 11.5 in at some time. Yes, it has to be
pretty
> "dry" in there to do that.
>
> I suspect that the difference is that VW just measured the capacity of the
> TANK, and didn't include any extra for the 68-73 filler neck.

I think you're right.  I used to routinely put 11+ gal. in my '71 Ghia.
Yes, I have a bad habit of running low / running out of gas :-).

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering - Aircooled Precision Performance
http://www.LNengineering.com


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