Roscoetaggart Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 hi guys In the process of restoring my r model currently, I am after two alloy round fuel tanks and have found two that are off an early ch in good condition, will these tanks fit my r model? Cheers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Have to measure diameter of tanks unless you plan on changing straps. If your looking for anything ask here in parts wanted you'll likely find it here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoetaggart Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 12:35 AM, alex g said: Have to measure diameter of tanks unless you plan on changing straps. If your looking for anything ask here in parts wanted you'll likely find it here. Do you think the j bracket that holds the tank wouldn't fit if the tank was a different diameter, not just the strap? I am assuming both trucks would utilise the same tanks as the ch is the predecessor of the r model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I don't think CH and R have same diameter tanks I believe one is 24 inch and other 26. I doubt J bracket would work... definitely not the straps Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) J brackets won't work on a larger tank. they will crease and eventually puncture the tanks. Only way short of replacing them is to re radius them to match the larger diameter tanks. Edited October 13, 2019 by 41chevy Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
880joe Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I have a set for sale, but shipping them may cost more than they are worth. I have attached a couple pictures. Just let me know if your interested, thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 5:40 AM, Roscoetaggart said: hi guys In the process of restoring my r model currently, I am after two alloy round fuel tanks and have found two that are off an early ch in good condition, will these tanks fit my r model? Cheers What size are you looking for (gallon capacity) and are you opposed to buying new? My '95 has aluminum tanks, if you use my vin at the dealer it should get you a set of ~50 gallon tanks.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59366-mack-r-model-fuel-tanks/#findComment-433952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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