New fuel tank which manufacturer

[lutry]

Hi,
I want to buy a new 15 gal fuel tank for my 79 CJ7 , the question is from which supplier.
I found Crown, Dorman, Spectra Premium, and Platinum Pro, the same for the fuel level sender.
Price is not the issue here, I just want to make sure to buy one that fits very well without modifications needed and quality is good.
Any advise which to take is appreciated...
Thanks
Christian

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Avoid any made in China.
LG

 

[lutry]

this is what I wanted to find out, which is manufactured in the US...

 

[Torxhead]

I can't suggest any manufacturers, but you do have to pick going to plastic or steel. Aluminum is another possibility though. What material you choose can really be debatable.

 

[lutry]

Should be steel as close as factory possible

 

[Torxhead]

Crown Automotive Part J8128585 - Gas Tank - Fits 1978 to 1986 CJ - 4 Wheel Drive
This is a place to start from, it is made by Crown Automotive. Probably from here the price and quality go up.

 

[lutry]

from somewhere I have Spectra Premium in mind, nevertheless I lack substantial information here.
what would be top of the line, if Crown is the bottom?

 

[Torxhead]

O.K. There is a guy in my part of the world who will custom make one out of aluminum or stainless, but does list this one:AeroTanks - Jeep 1921
Good luck with your research and post which one you choose. BTW, in the past I have had an issue with a replacement fuel tank pickup sock clogging up and did see one made from stainless. That I will get next time.

 

[lutry]

OK, ordered a Crown now, as it has a bunch of only positive reviews at Morris...
Will post my experience...

 

[Hedgehog]

Rob at Willys Works has found some problems with Crown tanks. Make sure to pressure check your tank before using it. Don't go blowing it up, a little air goes a long ways. Frankly I don't have a clue as to how to properly plug the holes in your tank. Here in the US new gas caps aren't vented, so it might be as easy as putting a new cap on the tank, using a couple plugged hoses one with a Schrader valve in it, then add a few pounds of air and wait.