FuE1 CORYA R 500 74 II Page General Description 9 23 Service Operations 9 29 Fuel Lines 9 29 Gauge Unit or Fuel Strainer 9 29 GENERAL The fuel tank fig 9 42 on all Corvair 500 00 and 900 Series with a 14 gallon capacity is mounted jusl to the rear of the front cross member and just in fronl of the toe pan It is held in place by a single metal strap attached to the under body at each end by an adjustable hook The filler neck is accessible through a spring loaded door in the left front fender The fuel pick up is integral with the tank gauge I v w It w v I W VIE Fig 9 TANK 0 AND 900 SERIES VDEX Page Fuel Tank 9 24 Specifications 9 28 Special Tools 9 28 DESCRIPTION sending unit located at the lower right rear of the tank A large area fine mesh screen is located at the end of the fuel pick up pipe to prevent the entrance of dirt or water into the system The tank has no drain plug but the tank gauge sending unit may be removed for draining of the tank CAUTION When installing too pan cover screws caution should b exercised to avoid puncturing the fuel tank REES B w i SPACE J W A VIEW B 42 Fuel Tank