Spectra Premium GM48B fuel tank for the 1959-1960 Chevrolet Impala 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L and other vehicles stores the fuel supply for the engine. This Spectra Premium fuel tank is a new replacement whose engineering and quality control are meant to match or exceed the performance of the original tank it replaces.
- Capacity of 16 U.S. gallons
- Lead-tin coating on the fuel tank
- Material thickness of 0.029 in
- Filler neck attached, 14.3125 in long
- O-ring included with the tank
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium GM48B fuel tank
- Fits: the 1959-1960 Chevrolet Impala 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A fuel smell, a drip where the car is parked, or visible rust or damage can mean the tank is failing; a leak needs prompt attention. Before you replace the tank, rule out a leaking fuel line, a worn filler hose or a weak fuel pump, which can produce a similar smell or drip.
Fits
This fuel tank is a direct-fit replacement for the 1959-1960 Chevrolet Impala 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L, and that car takes one. It is also a fuel tank for the 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air V8 5.3L, the 1959-1960 Bel Air 6-cylinder 3.8L, 4.3L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L and the 1960 Bel Air 6-cylinder 3.9L, as well as the 1959-1960 Chevrolet Biscayne 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L and the 1960 Biscayne 6-cylinder 3.9L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Capacity: 16 U.S. gallons
- Material thickness: 0.029 in
- Filler neck: attached, 14.3125 in long
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Coating: lead-tin
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One fuel tank and one O-ring. The fuel pump, sending unit, lock ring and mounting straps are not included; plan on a new lock ring and mounting straps, since the old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: 3775654 · 37 · TNKGM48B · IGM48B · IGM48BSS
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3775654, 37, TNKGM48B, IGM48B, IGM48BSS
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Spectra Premium GM48B fuel tank fit a 1959-1960 Chevrolet Impala 6-cylinder 3.8L, V8 4.6L or 5.7L?
Yes. Spectra Premium GM48B fits that Impala with any of those engines, and the car takes one tank.
Does this fuel tank come with a fuel pump and sending unit?
No. The fuel pump, sending unit, lock ring and mounting straps are not included. The tank comes with the filler neck attached and an O-ring.
How many gallons does the Spectra Premium GM48B fuel tank hold?
Spectra Premium GM48B holds 16 U.S. gallons. Its material thickness is 0.029 in, and it has a lead-tin coating.
How can I tell if my fuel tank is failing?
A fuel smell, a stain or drip where the car sits, or rust or damage you can see on the tank can mean it is failing. Have a suspected leak checked promptly by a shop.
Does IGM48B cross-reference to the Spectra Premium GM48B fuel tank?
Yes. IGM48B is listed as an interchange number for Spectra Premium GM48B, along with TNKGM48B and 3775654.
