TANK GAS EARLY TYPE
Willys MB year 41-42
Fuel tank early type
Small filler neck
Steel reproduction fuel tank for early WWII jeeps. This tank features the small filler neck (small mouth) as used during the first production years. Mounts beneath the driver's seat according to original specifications.
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Material Steel |
Type Early model – small filler neck |
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Capacity 15 US gallon (approx. 57 litres) |
Mounting Beneath driver's seat |
Features
- Small filler neck without extension
- Steel reproduction
- Capacity 15 US gallon
- Mounts beneath driver's seat
- For early production 1941-1942
★ Correct reproduction of the early fuel tank with small filler neck as used during the first WWII production years.
Application
Suitable for early Willys MB (1941 until September/November 1942). Early tanks featured a small filler neck without telescopic extension. From late 1942 onwards, tanks with large filler neck (large mouth) with extension were introduced.
Installation notes
Tank mounts beneath the driver's seat. Check before installation that the tank outlet and mounting points correspond with your chassis. Use new felt strips to prevent rattling noises. Tank is secured with two retaining straps.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with late tanks: from September 1942 onwards, jeeps received tanks with large filler neck and telescopic extension. Check your original tank or chassis number to determine the correct type. The late tanks (A-6618 and A-15507) are NOT interchangeable without modification to the seat pan.
Historical context
Early WWII jeeps (1941 until mid-1942) featured a simple fuel tank with small filler neck. This design was replaced during 1942 with a tank featuring a larger opening and telescopic extension to facilitate refuelling from jerrycans.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
