Fuel tank and pump, electrolysis on tank? New pump?

[Scoobum]

Those fuel lines connections can be a whore...they'll wanna spin the line. Spray the fuck out of them with WD-40 24 hours in advance...and use the proper line wrenches. If it wants to spin the line spray it with WD-40 and wait. This ain't your DD so take your time.

[Scoobum]

I  used the cheapass fuel filters from the local parts store and had zero issues with them...and I swapped a new pump and filter in every spring before the race season fired up.

[slojim]

Got a new spectra premium 307c from advance, shipped direct from spectras Indiana warehouse last month.  Hurt my leg so it sat a few weekends, but I opened it up today and it is a painted grey tank with a 2" pie plate baffle, not the taller squared baffle I was expecting.  The tank says made in Taiwan, and has 2 part numbers, 240307 , gm307c, and also the box shows  cgm307c.  Frustrating.  I'm going to try to contact spectra to see what's up, and probably return this tank to advance if I can.  Feels like I'll have trouble avoiding shipping and restocking fees. 

[Steve Wood]

Might be the latest one model fits all

[slojim]

took a couple of days, but I got through to a tech at Spectra who looked up his info and confirmed they've changed suppliers for the GM307C, the pie pan baffle is indeed the new design, and he also confirmed that was all the stock they had. 
My car isn't wild, my guess is the worst scenario currently is I that I forgot how to drive it and swing the rear end around leaving a light on a low tank level, and stall in an intersection.  Not so likely.
But right now the tank is clean - now would be the time to modify it.  Any of you think its reasonable to cut out the top and weld in a baffle?  I don't have a welder, I'd have to pay a shop. 
Shy of a custom tank, I'm not confident I can order a better baffled tank than the one I have sitting here, plus I'm sure now I'll have ot pay to return this #$^$%&@@!.

[Steve Wood]

I would leave it alone.  Don't throw it around corners hard with less than a 1/4 tank?

[xracerx13]

I would not settle for a pie pan for a baffle. Every time you take off from a stop you will starve the pump.
Get your money back. Spend the money and Get the RIGHT tank.
Don't settle for garbage. That tank is not useable in a GN.
GET THEM TO PAY FOR RETURN SHIPPING FOR SELLING AN INFERIOR PRODUCT !

[slojim]

I hear you xracerx13, but its not like the person behind the counter will have a lot of flexibility, and there's weasel language on the order page, plus a bunch of people and suppliers asserting it meets OEM. 

Steve, I was coming around on leaving it, but it irritates me more than it should. 

I heard back from G-Body parts via email and they say they have "the baffled tanks" - I tried calling but can't get through on the phone.  If they can confirm they mean something closer to the large OEM or prior spectra baffle and not the pie plate, I'll get it. 

Never ordered from GBodyParts before - reputable?  They've been around long enough to have fans and detractors but are still in business - must be doing something right.

[slojim]

ooof - I guess I should have searched for gbodyparts reviews - but at least now I know why I could not reach anyone on the phone. 

[Steve Wood]

I think they are much better than they used to be.  I can't remember if I saw they were on FB if they were on vacation or such. They have some nice stuff these days. 

[1KWIKSIX]

Guess you could always just order a Ricks’ Tank and be done .
Your pocket book would be a lot lighter though

[slojim]

Damn, that's a work of art and a shame to hide under the car!  If I was doing wheel stands, then the extra twelve hundred dollars would probably make more sense. 

[nocooler]

Just a thought
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_tanks/stock_replacement_fuel_tanks/parts/19-584
doesn't say 100% if it's baffled.

[slojim]

thanks nocooler - if I go to the site and zoom in, I see the same markings on top as the new one I have that has the pie pan baffle. 
I did not hear back from GBodayParts today - but unless they have old stock I suspect the same source - I mean, how many places are stamping out stock fuel tanks for late 80's cars?
I've only got until Friday to return this one I have - so unless I have a line on a real baffled tank, I'll end up using it.  My car is mild and a custom tank would be a waste - I just need to train myself to get gas before E. 

[xracerx13]

I could tell it was the same because of the grey paint.

Contact Brian Weaver directly at bweavy@gbodyparts.com