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PintoRoyL:
Hello,
I am about to replace the fuel tank in my '74 Runabout, I want to get a new fuel sending unit. I understand that the 178B mentioned above will also fit in a 1974 Mustang II (according to RockAuto). Do you think it will also work for the '74 Pinto? (RockAuto does not list a fuel sender for a '74 Pinto)
Thank you.
Mattb:
Based on my experience with my 77 if the fuel tank you are using works for a 74 Mustang II then the corresponding sending unit will probably work as well. You could pull the old one out and compare to the pictures. Are you using the Spectra F80A tank?
PintoRoyL:
Does Spectra make a new tank for Pintos? I am going to use the old original, I see nothing wrong with it. When I removed the tank several weeks ago, I emptied the old "gas" that was 25 yrs old, and after everything dried out, I stuck the hose from my shop vac in to get the debris that I was unable to shake out through the fuel inlet hole. Since the sending unit mounts low in front, I went ahead and reinstalled the tank without the sending unit installed. I took a chance and have already ordered from RockAuto the Spectra FG178B unit mentioned in an earlier post. RockAuto does not list a sending unit for a '74 Pinto, but says that the FG178B will fit a '74 Mustang, so I will give that a try.
Mattb:
Well the Spectra F80A is listed as being for the 75-76 Pinto and the 74-76 Mustang II so not sure if the 74 Pinto tank is different from the 75 or different from the 74 Mustang II tank. Sounds like you have a usable original but if issues arise could try the F80A( or have your tank restored). Let us know if the sending unit works out.
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