86 fuel tank on 85 spree?

[mattman]

Is the 86 fuel tank different from the 85 or can I swap one for another?

[bradthreee]

The petcock connections are different. Also the fuel sender on an 86 is a 3 wire and the 85 is a 2 wire.

The 85 tank itself will bolt up no problem between all year Sprees.

[mattman]

Thanks, So If I were to swap over the whole system... tank and petcock assy. from an 86 to my 85 everything should work out other than the fuel gauge?

[martynkim]

Thanks, So If I were to swap over the whole system... tank and petcock assy. from an 86 to my 85 everything should work out other than the fuel gauge?

Yes, you are right.

[mattman]

Either of you guys have a good tank and/or petcock you want to sell? The interior of mine is so rusted that I think I may be better off finding a replacement. So far I have run across a few 86's so that's why I was asking.

[Trafficjamz]

Also the fuel sender on an 86 is a 3 wire and the 85 is a 2 wire.

I thought the 3 wire sender was an '87 thing (not 1986) ..... I could be wrong.

[WestcoastSPREE]

My 86 has a 3 wire so I don't know if there was an early 86 model that was different from a late 86.

[Trafficjamz]

Also the fuel sender on an 86 is a 3 wire and the 85 is a 2 wire.

I thought the 3 wire sender was an '87 thing (not 1986) ..... I could be wrong.

My scooters are all made from mix and match parts.

like I said....I could be wrong.

[martynkim]

Either of you guys have a good tank and/or petcock you want to sell? The interior of mine is so rusted that I think I may be better off finding a replacement. So far I have run across a few 86's so that's why I was asking.

I have an 87 tank and an 85 but need to verify. Both nice and clean.