Aluminum fuel tank

[Jeepsinker]

I was considering installing an aluminum tank that I have here from a five ton by just cutting a hole for the deuce pump and drilling and tapping screw holes, but the filler neck on the tank I have is in the wrong spot. I noticed an aluminum tank on the M35a3 that showed up at the Ponchatoula rally, but I never figured out who owned the truck. I was just curious as to whether it was factory on the A3 or not. I'm pretty sure I could make a passenger side 5 ton tank work, but the tank I have is a driver side. I'm just trying to do away with the tank rust issue for good.

 

[peashooter]

Yeah the a3 trucks have aluminum tanks. They are on eBay even for 50-100 bucks but then you have shipping to deal with. Keep an eye out for an a3 being parted near you I guess

 

[Jeepsinker]

Ok then, that is what I'm looking for. It looked like the plate on top of the aluminum tank was the same as the fuel pump bracket that goes in the A2 tank, so I'm thinking it may just drop in. If it needs some modification that's no problem, it would still be less work than starting from a 5 ton tank.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Ok, so now I've verified via PM that the pump is a drop in fit, but I also need the A3 tank straps. So a tank and straps and I'm good to go for a permanent rust free tank.