120 mph speedo/13.5 gal. tank

kmauldin · 11-29-2002, 12:35 PM

Anyone know why my 1997 GT (manual) has a 120 mph speedometer instead of the 150?

Anyone know why I can only fill up to about 13.5 gal instead of the 15.4 that the tank is supposed to hold?

I'm guessing these two items are V6 parts.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 11-29-2002, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kmauldin
Anyone know why I can only fill up to about 13.5 gal instead of the 15.4 that the tank is supposed to hold?

Because there is some unusable fuel that the pick up tube won't reach. The tank won't run absolutely dry.

kmauldin · 11-29-2002, 12:51 PM

Yeah, but 2 gallons worth? I didn't think it leave that much.

The Deuce · 11-29-2002, 01:44 PM

When did you buy the car? I'd run a vin check to see if there is soemthing noted.

I've put 15 in my 15.4

kmauldin · 11-29-2002, 01:58 PM

I bought it in June of 2000 but it was built in December of 1996. Great idea on running the vin number. But (dumb question coming) where do I do that?

The Deuce · 11-29-2002, 06:22 PM

You can run a carfax on the net, or ask someone to help you out in the Blue Oval Lounge.

If that doesn't come back with anything, go to your local dealer and ask for the parts manager. He should be able to point you in the direction of someone who can run it in Ford's computer.

Hammer · 11-29-2002, 08:24 PM

Or you can go here:
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/theflock/...doorplate.html

11-29-2002, 12:35 PM	#1
kmauldin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 22	120 mph speedo/13.5 gal. tank Anyone know why my 1997 GT (manual) has a 120 mph speedometer instead of the 150? Anyone know why I can only fill up to about 13.5 gal instead of the 15.4 that the tank is supposed to hold? I'm guessing these two items are V6 parts. __________________ KMM '97 GT coupe; K&N, 3:73's, steeda tri-ax, Mac catted H, Mac flow-path cat-back, aluminum driveshaft, white face guages

11-29-2002, 12:51 PM	#3
kmauldin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 22	Yeah, but 2 gallons worth? I didn't think it leave that much. __________________ KMM '97 GT coupe; K&N, 3:73's, steeda tri-ax, Mac catted H, Mac flow-path cat-back, aluminum driveshaft, white face guages

11-29-2002, 01:44 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	When did you buy the car? I'd run a vin check to see if there is soemthing noted. I've put 15 in my 15.4 __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-29-2002, 01:58 PM	#5
kmauldin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 22	I bought it in June of 2000 but it was built in December of 1996. Great idea on running the vin number. But (dumb question coming) where do I do that? __________________ KMM '97 GT coupe; K&N, 3:73's, steeda tri-ax, Mac catted H, Mac flow-path cat-back, aluminum driveshaft, white face guages

11-29-2002, 06:22 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	You can run a carfax on the net, or ask someone to help you out in the Blue Oval Lounge. If that doesn't come back with anything, go to your local dealer and ask for the parts manager. He should be able to point you in the direction of someone who can run it in Ford's computer. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-29-2002, 08:24 PM	#7
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Or you can go here: http://web.tampabay.rr.com/theflock/...doorplate.html __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

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