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Hello all 1stgencelica members, this is my 3rd RA. First 2 were 73 and 74. This new one here is a 77 gt coupe RA24. Garaged for 15 years. I picked it up a few weeks ago. 44k original miles, that came with classic pink slip and blue California plates.

First thing,
When i picked up the car, it would only start when spraying carb cleaner or gas into the carb. Car would start but won't stay on.

I checked the fuel tank, and it was filthy. I removed the tank and noticed, rocks of rust dragging on the base of the tank. Took it to a radiator shop and they couldnt repair. They actually made it worst.

So for me to get the car running, i need clean fuel and clean carb.

I purchase a gas tank from ebay. It came. When i purchased, it said it was for a 77 celica. But it was for a RA21. It is different from the he RA24.

Can it fit??

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Will ra21 tank fit into a ra24???

I think it will fit. Just use an external electric pump at the tank. Chuck

Here's pics of the new tank receiced. Came out of a ra21.


The rusted one came out of my car. Its for a ra24.






My old tank (ra24) has a tube connected to the fuel pump, and the ra21 tank doesn't.

Any advice will be helpful.

rachuck21 wrote:I think it will fit. Just use an external electric pump at the tank. Chuck

The ra21 tank is also a little shorter. So i can only mount 2 bolts.

Any advice would still be nice. Seller promised to send the correct tank as soon as he receives it.

Hello, be patient and wait for the right tank.At least the seller didn't leave you stranded, so far, anyway.If you want to know if it will fit, try it...Mike

I am in process of getting a correct one for Byrd562. I own a 77 coupe for parts, just a matter of getting it to the shop.

elevenrussians wrote:I am in process of getting a correct one for Byrd562. I own a 77 coupe for parts, just a matter of getting it to the shop.

Thanks elevin.