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Anyone know the different fuel tank capacities of the AMT kits? I know all the WB's and engine/trans combo's but could not calculate the tank sizes. Been building since the T-500 first came out and never though about it until my grandson asked,"Hey grandpa, how many gallons does it hold?"

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You can do some simple calculations to determine the volume of each tank by measuring the length and height to determine the cubic foot volume.do a Google search for the volume of a cylinder and there will be sites where you can fill in the dimensions and it will do the calcs for you. 1 cubic foot equals 7.48 ( call it 7.5 Gallons). Remember if you read the factory specs fuel tanks are a only supposed to be filled to 80% to allow for expansion.

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Hey Lenny,

Don't forget to calculate the correct amount of winter additive you need to add to the diesel on these 8 degree nights! :wacko:

Seriously, thanks for taking the time and sharing the results as I've often wondered the capacities myself!

brinx

(here un upstate, we're in a "heat-wave" at 25f...wooo hoo!)

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