It only takes 12 gallons when it is empty! If you have been estimating when
to fill up then maybe your 30 quids worth went in when it was half full (or
half empty, depending on point of view. Always order a new gasket when you
replace the sender and if your locking ring looks corroded get one of those
as well. When you reinstall make sure the gasket goes between the sender
and the tank. With a new sender you may well find that the 'full' and more
importantly 'empty' indications on the gauge are way out. You can
recalibrate the gauge, read how on the web site below - select 'Spanners',
'Electrics' and 'Gauges' then scroll to the bottom of the page.
PaulH
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>
To: MGs (E-mail) <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 3:10 PM
Subject: Fuel tank capacity
> Since owning our 1978 MGBGT I always thought the fuel tank was 12 gallons.
I
> remember reading this somewhere (Haynes book of lies?) and I see adverts
for
> 12 gallon tanks in the magazines. Since the fuel sender broke I have been
> trying to estimate when to fill up to avoid running out. We were on a long
> journey down to Devon and I calculated we could do another 100 or so miles
> (Boxing Day, garages shut!) when I suddenly had a horrible thought. The MG
> takes about 30 quid's worth of fuel (this is UK, not US!!!!) which means
> about 6 or 7 gallons (stop laughing all you Americans!). Even my mini's
tank
> is 7.5 gallons, so what's going on? Should it be 60 quid to fill or does
my
> MG have a half sized tank?!?!?!
>
>
> Scott
>
> PS: Justing looking in the club mag 'Enjoying MG' and "The MGB Hive",
> Cambridgeshire are doing senders for 11.50ukp. Are these people ok to
order
> from? Is that a good price? Sounds cheap!
>
>
>
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