1965 Mustang - How to Change the Gas Tank

In this video we will be changing the gas tank on a 1965 Mustang Coupe

[@TheMot616]

My first car in 289 three sped manual 64 1/2 model year. Great work Pete.

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome car!

[@jonathanbosco8458]

Love the dice hanging on rear view mirror. Thank you for the videos.

[@PetesGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@jerryf609]

You make it look easy, Pete. Looks like a great car for cruise night.

[@PetesGarage]

It's a nice car to drive around in

[@brucejones2354]

One thing I miss is the simplicity of the older cars. Easy to work on, most were built to last, and they got the job done. I haul new automobiles for a living and even though they are built lighter, they are extremely more complex. The older cars were more fun to work on. Easy to work on and it was a relaxing, peaceful enjoyable past time. I found the battery was dead on a brand new (2020) explorer so i had to jump start it. By the time I located the battery (it's under the windshield cowling passenger side), got all the covers off, started the car, and put everything back together, I had decided that I would never buy one of these. If anything broke the time involved just to get to the part that failed would turn into massive amounts of money (remember, dealers charge around $110 per hour). I'll just stick to the older ones. Oh, by the way, I love the way you teach on this channel, thanks Pete.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Bruce

[@arthurfricchione8119]

That’s the easiest tank change I’ve ever seen done. Gosh bring back the 60’s and very early 70’s cars again PLEASE.

[@PetesGarage]

I'm with you!

[@antwonhughes7121]

Sir I just want you to know that u did a wonderful job

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@douglasknutsen]

Pete , a real common problem in early Mustangs in getting the fuel up front is a fuel line crush spot where as a mechanic would jack up the vehicle from the side crushing the fuel line that crossed over the frame that connected to the floor support on the drivers side .

[@PetesGarage]

That is true, I looked at that, thanks

[@brucejones2354]

Good advice Doug, thanks. I think that if you don't read the comments on a video you're missing out on a lot of Good information.

[@etmccaus]

Yikes. I recently jacked my Mustang up the other week and now it won't start. Wondering if this might be the issue.

[@littlejohnny4470]

Damn Pete! You look like you haven't been out of the garage in two months! LOL! Just kidding!! Thanks for your videos! Keep em comin'!

[@PetesGarage]

It's feels like 4 months

[@BenDieselBasicAutomotive]

Very impressive!!! Will also apply your advices on my channel to impart knowledge to help others!!!

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brunoburtoni8479]

Pete can you do a video on handbrake cable setup for a 1969 Mustang, the aussie Ford Xw pretty sure shares the same horse shoe type setup.

[@PetesGarage]

I'll try

[@OldSchoolNoe]

good stuff!

[@PetesGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@hunterrogue8591]

Pete, I have a 1968 Mustang 289 with a leaky 2V, I am going with the Holley Sniper 4150, they said to get the in tank fuel pump so I don't have to change the tank. At an additional $250, do you think the Holley Tank for EFI would be worth it? I hate spending the money twice. You have some great videos Thanks

[@PetesGarage]

The in-tank pump will be much quieter. That system will work great for you

[@philfowler1569]

Hey Pete, thanks for showing us that there is a lot more to restoring a classic car than a paint job and a rebuilt engine. Did you get the window working properly?

[@PetesGarage]

I just got the parts, new video coming up

[@brucejones2354]

@@PetesGarage, I was just wondering where do you buy the parts for this car?

[@PetesGarage]

CJ's, Eckler's, and a couple other online stores

[@brucejones2354]

@@PetesGarage thanks Pete !

[@deLooseCannon]

The exact same thing is happening with my ‘65 Falcon! Broken fuel gauge and the engine randomly dies on me even though I just out fuel in the tank… was thinking the issue was carb related, but now I’m planning on replacing the tank and getting a new carb

[@PetesGarage]

That should help

[@martinhorvath1910]

Nice 👍🥂😉

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks for the visit

[@jrod8153]

Is a 64 1/2 the same procedure for removing fuel tank as the 65? Thank you

[@PetesGarage]

Yes

[@armandogarza583]

I own a 1990 Mustang G.T 5.0. Its been in standstill for 10 years because of a transmission issue. Im planning to flush all the essential parts to start the car. My question?? Do you recommend to change the fuel tank system and pump? Another question?? What causes a 2003 Chevy cavalier to jerk at 4000rpms in park? Thank You!

[@PetesGarage]

I'd clean out the fuel system, run fresh gas through it. No idea on the Cavalier

[@Deucealive75]

Best thing to do is not run it at 4000 RPM in park.

[@gregoryg8301]

When testing the sending unit do you have electricity running to it?

[@PetesGarage]

No, checking resistance

[@Trvlrxxx]

I know this is an old post… I’m going to have to replace the tank on my 68 ‘vert. It’s been sitting way too long and gas has gone bad. REALLY. Stinking .bad. Carb is being overhauled. New filter at carb. New fuel pump. I’m going replace tank before installing rebuilt carb. I love the way you put the caulking/weather stripping on the tank instead of the tray, like everyone else. I’ll do that! One more thing… you have a gas filter PRE fuel pump. I’ve been told that’s not a good idea, though I don’t see why. Thoughts? I have a metal filter installed into the carb inlet. Should I do both? Thanks!

[@PetesGarage]

Filtering fuel before the pump will prevent anything from puncturing the diaphragm

[@Trvlrxxx]

@@PetesGaragethat’s my thinking. I don’t know why I was advised not to do that. Recommendation for pre pump filter for 68 200-six please?

[@PetesGarage]

Any standard filter is fine

[@bishop1shox]

What did you put on the tank in place of caulk?

[@PetesGarage]

Weather stripping

[@dagubment]

@@PetesGarage would that weather strip attract moisture as opposed to 3M strip caulk?

[@PetesGarage]

@@dagubment It should not see any moisture, but I don't think it's a concern

[@chevy6299]

I knew a guy who repaired gas tanks by fixing holes, cleaning rust out and adding a liner. That was about 30 years ago so sure no one does it anymore.

[@PetesGarage]

That would work, but they are pretty cheap

[@chevy6299]

Back then only a limited number of tanks could be bought.

[@PetesGarage]

True

[@mp330600]

Looks like Bubba has been working on your fuel tank.

[@PetesGarage]

Absolutely

[@MrCoffeypaul]

Lucky you put a filter in the fuel line!

[@PetesGarage]

What a nightmare

[@MrCoffeypaul]

@@PetesGarage Still nicely done, who ever did the fuel tank should have been shot!

[@PetesGarage]

I agree