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Northwestern fuel tank?

Bronc484

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Aug 18, 2008
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Littleton, CO.
The previous owner of my '77 installed a Northwestern 23 gal. fuel tank. Is anyone familiar with these tanks? I am converting to EFI and I need to know if the tank is baffled or not.
Thanks,
 

bluebronco69

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Damascas, OR
if you end up not being able to use it let me know how much you want to sell it for. :)

but i dont know if they have baffles probably not
 

Viperwolf1

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I don't recall if it has any baffles inside but the drain plug hole makes a damn good fuel return port.
 

Broncobowsher

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I have a nearly 10 year old version of there tank. No baffles. I just run an external accumulator. The emissions ports on the top of the tank make for a good return as well.
 

la77

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Aug 5, 2004
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Loc.
Alexandria LA
I have one in mine 6-7 year old. it has baffles in it, divides the tank into 3 sections. pull the fuel level sender out and shine a flashlight in it to be sure. I installed a self modified stock mustang pump setup in mine in the center of tank when got tired of changing external fuel pumps and problems with accumilators and such. haven't had any problems since.
 

904Bronco

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San Martin, CA
EFI version has a little set of baffles in it, a square box around the fuel p/up sock. About 2-3 inches off the floor of the tank.

Might be best to go with an external pump...
 
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