FUEL TANK BIG MOUTH
Fuel tank big mouth
Late type with large filler opening
Steel fuel tank with large filler opening (big mouth) for WWII military jeeps. This late-type tank with wide filler opening and extendable filler tube was introduced from mid-1942 onwards and replaced the earlier small mouth type. Mounts beneath the driver's seat.
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Material Steel |
Type Late model (1942-1945) |
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Filler opening Large mouth (4 5/8 inch) |
Mounting location Beneath driver's seat |
Features
- Large filler opening with extendable filler tube (filler extension)
- Fitted with connection for fuel line (5/16" inverted flare)
- With baffle construction to prevent fuel sloshing
- Includes connection for fuel gauge sending unit
- Manufactured to original specifications
★ Reproduction of the original late-type fuel tank as used on WWII jeeps from mid-1942 onwards. The extendable filler tube facilitates refuelling from jerrycans or drums.
Application
For Willys MB and Ford GPW military jeeps built from mid-1942 to 1945. Suitable for vehicles with the late-type large filler opening. Early jeeps (1941 to mid-1942) had the small mouth type without extendable filler tube.
Installation notes
Tank mounts beneath the driver's seat with retaining straps. The filler tube can be pulled out and rotated clockwise to remain in locked position during refuelling. Fuel line connection has 1/2-20 thread for 5/16" inverted flare fitting. During installation, fit felt strips between tank and floor plate to prevent contact noise.
Compatibility
CAUTION: Three different versions of MB/GPW fuel tanks exist: (1) Early small mouth (1941-mid-1942) without extendable filler tube, (2) Mid-series large mouth without PTO indent (mid-1942-mid-1943), and (3) Late large mouth with PTO indent (mid-1943-1945). Check which type is correct for your vehicle. This tank is the late type with large filler opening.
Historical context
The transition from small mouth to large mouth fuel tank occurred during 1942 production. The larger filler opening facilitated faster refuelling in field conditions, where refuelling was often carried out from jerrycans without the aid of a funnel.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |