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    Brake Proportioning Valve Replacement

    I know exactly how that goes. It's a real pain in the but to try and get 5 steel lines threaded and seated properly. I've done it before on other vehicles and with patience it can be done without any issues. I suspect you're right, that the leaking many are seeing is due to wrenching down on the...
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    Are all replacement brake hard lines equal?

    Cool, I'll order from Inline Tube in that case!
  3. WranglerTJForum

    Are all replacement brake hard lines equal?

    Are all replacement hard lines equal? I see them offered from a number of places and I'm trying to figure out if this is one of those Chinese things where it's the same thing offered at a hundred different places under different names? This is for a 1973 Chevy K10 short bed pickup with power...
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    Brake Proportioning Valve Replacement

    Well I've got to replace one of the hard lines and I figured while I am in there replacing the hard lines I may as well do the proportioning valve. Nothing is wrong with it but it's got quite a bit of rust on the outside. Should I just leave it? I was just thinking in terms of preventative...
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    Brake Proportioning Valve Replacement

    Thanks! I saw these on Amazon but wanted to be sure I ordered the right one since there were quite a few.
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    Brake Proportioning Valve Replacement

    I need to replace the brake proportioning valve on my 1973 Chevy K10 shortbed. It has lower front disc brakes and rear drums. From what I can tell this looks like it is the right one: https://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/73-77-GM-FS-Truck-Prop-Valve-1.html Is there a better / cheaper option...
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    Does anyone make a 16 gallon saddle tank with baffles that works with a Holley 12-308 pump?

    Okay, I had wondered about 87 tanks but I wasn't sure what the really difference was. If the only difference is filler neck size, that's no big deal.
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    Does anyone make a 16 gallon saddle tank with baffles that works with a Holley 12-308 pump?

    Here's the dilemma I'm in. I've got Holley 12-308 fuel pumps which are meant for factory tanks on my 1973 Chevy K10 (not EFI tanks). I'm using those pumps with a Holley Sniper setup. I'm looking for factory 16 gallon saddle fuel tanks with baffles but the only ones I've managed to find are...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Yep, I ordered the 87 style valve after doing research on this. The Holley fuel pumps I ordered have internal fuel pressure regulators that are set to 58 psi per Holley...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Yes, you’re right. At this point I am just going to take everything out and see what I’ve got. Winter is coming and here in Wyoming that means I won’t be driving this truck for a number of months. I can say for certain I’m going to replace the tanks with these ones...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Point taken! I’ll just buy some steel tanks with baffles. I’m looking at the tanks now. One of them is the factory tank and the other one is a brand new factory reproduction tank.
  12. WranglerTJForum

    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    I’ve got the Sniper EFI which does require a return, but those Holley fuel pumps have a return built into them. I suppose they ought to for what they cost.
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Oh okay, I misunderstood you then. I’m stuck with the 16-gallons, you’re right. Now I’ve just got to find some that are baffled. All the ones coming up are non-baffled. I’m going to take your advice and do it right the first time. Because before you even said anything I too was believing...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Any idea which ones you bought? I was looking at Jegs last night and none of them said they are baffled. Unless they are and they just don’t advertise it...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Awesome, thanks again for the helpful advice! The more I read those diagrams the more I understand how this works. I’m going to make my own wiring harness. Fortunately I’m very good with wiring so that won’t be an issue. I can make something clean unlike this rats nest that the previous owner...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    So that switch on yours handled both switching of the tanks and sending units all in one switch? It seems that there is so much variation in regards to how these worked over the years. I’ve even seen some earlier models that had manual valves under the seat that you had to twist in order to...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    I thought that might be the case, but then that begs the question, where on my 73 is the switch to engage each tank? Near as I can tell I’ve only got that one switch. I’m going to use the 87 style Pollack valve and switch. My tanks aren’t baffled but with those Holley in-tank pumps and the...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Thank you, this is tremendously helpful. Looking at it more last night, I can see that it's a fairly simple system. However, this is my first square body and I've also never owned a vehicle with a dual fuel tank setup. Hell, I didn't even know such a think existed until now. I've been tracing...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    Yep, that’s me. I decided I’m just going to keep the dual saddle tanks, I just have to figure out how to get the system working. That setup you linked to mentions it’s for 74 and up. The one that is on my truck now (though it isn’t hooked up) looks exactly like this...
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    How are the factory dual saddle fuel tanks supposed to be routed?

    This new to me 1973 K10 that I picked up has some janky stuff going on with the dual saddle fuel tanks. From what I can tell it appears that the previous owner installed an aftermarket pump that pumps fuel from one tank to another. There is an aftermarket switch on the dashboard that he labeled...
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    Converting from dual saddle tanks to a single fuel tank

    Who pissed in your Wheaties?
  22. WranglerTJForum

    Converting from dual saddle tanks to a single fuel tank

    Okay, how about this then, does anyone know the dimensions of the various different tanks that came in the Suburban and Blazer models? I'd like to get some dimensions so I can see what will best fit in my location.
  23. WranglerTJForum

    Converting from dual saddle tanks to a single fuel tank

    I've decided I would like to remove the dual saddle fuel tanks and go with a single fuel tank under the bed of my 1973 K10 short bed pickup. I'm curious to hear from those who have done this, what is the biggest tank that you found will fit with the least amount of modifications?
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    Digital dashes

    I'd love to see some photos of the Dakota Digital gauges in particular.
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    Rear Disc Brake Conversion Recommendations

    First, let me start by saying that I am not looking to upgrade to rear disc brakes to increase performance. I know I won't see any performance increase by swapping drums for discs in the rear. I'm looking to convert to rear discs for ease of maintenance and for looks. That being said, can...

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