Common questions

What kind of gas tank does an Oldsmobile have?

What kind of gas tank does an Oldsmobile have?

1964-1967 GM A Body / 1965-1966 Chevrolet Passenger Cars Gas Tank… 1967-1976 Chevy / GMC / Buick / Pontiac / Oldsmobile Sending Unit… 1970 Oldsmobile Passenger Cars Stainless Steel Gas Tank – 2 Vents…

What kind of fuel tank does Olds Cutlass 442 have?

1966-67 Olds Cutlass 442 Fuel Tank Sending Unit. This unit has a 3/8″ fuel line and no return line. Includes tank unit filter (sock), and gasket. 1968-70 Cutlass 442 Fuel Tank Sending Unit, one line, includes tank unit filter. 1968-70 Cutlass and 442 two line fuel tank sending unit. Includes filter.

What kind of gas tank does a 1973 Cutlass have?

Fuel Tank Sending Unit for 1973-77 Cutlass models with 3/8″ fuel line and two vent tubes. Gas cap for all 1964-69 cars using premium fuel except station wagons. Non Vented Cap with red tag, Important Premium Fuel Only.

1964-1967 GM A Body / 1965-1966 Chevrolet Passenger Cars Gas Tank… 1967-1976 Chevy / GMC / Buick / Pontiac / Oldsmobile Sending Unit… 1970 Oldsmobile Passenger Cars Stainless Steel Gas Tank – 2 Vents…

1966-67 Olds Cutlass 442 Fuel Tank Sending Unit. This unit has a 3/8″ fuel line and no return line. Includes tank unit filter (sock), and gasket. 1968-70 Cutlass 442 Fuel Tank Sending Unit, one line, includes tank unit filter. 1968-70 Cutlass and 442 two line fuel tank sending unit. Includes filter.

Fuel Tank Sending Unit for 1973-77 Cutlass models with 3/8″ fuel line and two vent tubes. Gas cap for all 1964-69 cars using premium fuel except station wagons. Non Vented Cap with red tag, Important Premium Fuel Only.

How long is GMC fuel tank filler necks out of stock?

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Are there any old car parts for Oldsmobile?

Welcome to Oldsmobile Obsolete auto parts. We specialize in GM New Old Stock (NOS), classic and vintage car parts. Our inventory includes new original parts for cars built from the 1920’s through 2000.

How old is the fuel pump in a classic car?

This is one of the more common fuel pump problems found in classic cars that are between 30 and 60 years old. Another common place for a fuel leak to develop is in the rubber hose and metal tube that leads from the tank to the fuel pump.

Where does the gas go when the pump is turned off?

When pumping is complete and the pump motor is turned off, the gas inside the pipe doesn’t simply fall back into the tank. Instead, it’s held inside the pipe by a check valve. The check valve, which is located above the gas inside the pipe, creates an airtight seal above the fluid.

Where are the gas tanks located at a service station?

However, because the gas tanks at most service stations are located only a few feet below the dispenser, a suction pump is usually more than adequate for the task at hand. There’s more to this process, though, and we’ll explore it further on the next page.

This is one of the more common fuel pump problems found in classic cars that are between 30 and 60 years old. Another common place for a fuel leak to develop is in the rubber hose and metal tube that leads from the tank to the fuel pump.

Where is the weep hole on a fuel pump?

Most mechanical fuel pumps have a weep hole on the bottom of the unit. When the internal diaphragm leaks, fuel escapes through the weep hole to notify the vehicle owner of a malfunction.

What causes a fuel pump leak in a classic car?

Fuel System Leaks. Most mechanical fuel pumps have a weep hole on the bottom of the unit. When the internal diaphragm leaks, fuel escapes through the weep hole to notify the vehicle owner of a malfunction. This is one of the more common fuel pump problems found in classic cars that are between 30 and 60 years old.

Can a gas tank vent be left on?

With your system you should be able to leave your gas cap on and be able to blow air ( 5-8 PSI) through the gas line from the pump, but remember the tank vent is only a small tube and hose and can be misdiagnosed by putting too much air pressure (125) from the fuel pump end and overwhelming the small tube and pressurizing the the tank.

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Ruth Doyle