Fuel Tank Relocation

[Squareback]

My buddy did a tank conversion on his action line c10 with a flush tank filler. I’ll ask him what he used this weekend if no one else has responded by then.

Side note, I believe the safety aspect of saddle tanks has been somewhat debunked.

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

 

[Rusty Nail]

My buddy I believe the safety aspect of saddle tanks has been somewhat debunked.

Lmao that doesn't make this thread any less entertaining.
Please, continue.

 

[eskimomann209]

This cracks me up. My original message included a smart ass remark about the safety aspect of his question. I edited it out because I thought I’d get ****. Glad to see I was aligned with my fellow squareriders

 

[Frankenchevy]

Two can play that game lol

Lmao that doesn't make farting in your hand any less entertaining.
Please, continue.

 

[Frankenchevy]

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

He doesn’t remember the exact parts that were installed, but it seems like Camar068 hooked you up with some literature.

 

[Rusty Nail]

 

[78C10BigTen]

I've thought about a tank relocation just because of some of the terrain I go over I scrape the transfer case/transmission crossmember. I have the factory thin skid plates on both tanks but am worried about crushing them.

But so far no damage to the tanks.

And someday if my bed keeps rusting out I'd like to go this route:

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Then there would be no protection at all for the side of the tank. I'd really want to move to a Suburban tank or maybe put one in the bed at this point... but I sleep in the bed of the truck on some of my trips.

I like that truck! Cool look

 

[78C10BigTen]

Hey @Squareback do you have a 3 port switch valve under your truck currently? If so and you decide to ditch your saddles id be VERY interested in buying the valve from you if it works.

 

[Rusty Nail]

I bet it would be fun, to be a noob.

But it would be pretty scary to show up in a place like this for example, and start askin about how to remove stuff or change things and then the Seasoned Members in the place start tryin to buy your junk..hahaha rotflmmfao.

Wouldn't that make ya wonder?

like that dude that smashed a headlight bucket, couldnt find one after looking I guess for thirty seconds, but in that time he found a different front end and wants to know will it swap?
Yeah sure, but give me that old "junk" .

I'll show ya how to swap it onto my truck!

This is a great message board but the search feature DOES SUCK TO USE.


Blazer tank or f*ck off cuz y bother?
geez. That argument was over TWENTY YEARS AGO.
Get.A.Grip.

Hey look, if he can ask questions, I can add comment.
Welcome to the Internet, Junior.
Sell that truck to somebody that loves it before you destroy it's value.

 

[77 K20]

The saddle bags would definitely give me more capacity,

Not necessarily... I have dual 16 gallon tanks on mine. I don't let them get below 1/4 tank. So technically I only have 24 gallons to use. Looking at Rock Auto for a '77 Suburban they have 25 gallon, 31 gallon, and 40 gallon available.

Not sure if the larger ones hang down more? Or they go closer to the rear differential? 40 might be too big- but I bet 31 would be pretty nice.

Something to think about.

 

[TubeTruck]

Not necessarily... I have dual 16 gallon tanks on mine. I don't let them get below 1/4 tank. So technically I only have 24 gallons to use. Looking at Rock Auto for a '77 Suburban they have 25 gallon, 31 gallon, and 40 gallon available.

Not sure if the larger ones hang down more? Or they go closer to the rear differential? 40 might be too big- but I bet 31 would be pretty nice.

Something to think about.

While doing research for swapping my 31gal for a 40gal I've found out that a 40 gal doesn't fit in a truck. The 31 is the largest you can fit. So if you're looking for capacity you're better off with the 2 16's, you get an extra gallon

 

[Camar068]

this is a great message board but the search feature DOES SUCK TO USE.

it's picky on the wording. I always try to pick a specific word on the subject and go from there.

 

[78C10BigTen]

it's picky on the wording. I always try to pick a specific word on the subject and go from there.

I find if you type in most of the thread title it helps. Its hard to search even for my own threads

 

[Frankenchevy]

If you use your favorite search engine and utilize Boolean operators it helps.

 

[Rusty Nail]

it's picky on the wording. I always try to pick a specific word on the subject and go from there.

For starters....but why does it require going to a SECOND SEARCH PAGE just to find the "other" red magnifying glass deal.

Since we're talking about it, WHY isn't a simpler page/topic search featured very prominently in the header?
Too simple?
Easy buttons dont pay sh*t?
Maybe I just turned stupid.

Insinuating to noobs that their answer could be found using the search feature doesnt serve anyone and it's a damned shame.