Gas tank cap.

Richie

Can someome tell me if 20 gals is the correct gas tank capacity for a 53 Hornet. I found specs for 48 and 49 and 54. The 54 was listed as 15 gal cap. and the 48 and 49 were listed as 20 gals. Thanks, Richie.

Park_W

Probably changed in '52 when they put the spare vertically on the right side instead of flat on the floor. That required a narrower tank to accommodate the spare wheel well.

Richie

Thanks Park. I'm just trying to figure out the range on a full tank. Richie

GrimGreaser

My 52 holds 20 gallons. Put in 17 gallons the other day.

53jetman

All styep-down tanks were 20 gal. The 15 gal tank was for the Jets

Jerry

Richie

Thanks GrimGreaser and Jerry I appreciate your help. Richie

[Deleted User]

One exception to this: racing tanks were 25 gallons. All stepdown gas tanks will interchange except for the 1954 model year. (surprised?) The neck is narrower and the cap is different.

[Deleted User]

Yes -all stepdown tanks are the same exept 54 has different neck. I have sold the 48-53 tant to a 54 owner and he mearly moved the neck,
Roger

Richie

Hudzilla, thanks, I didn't know that but 5 more gals would be good. Couldn't afford to fill it very often though at $4/gal. Richie
Roger, I just checked the 53 Hornet and the 50 Pacemaker tanks and they are the same. I'll be sending you another list this coming week. Thanks, Richie.

[Deleted User]

Allways glad to help Richie,
Roger