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focusedontheprize 12-23-2018 11:04 AM

Replacing 20 gallon saddles with 16 gallon saddles
 
Currently my 1986 C30 has dual 20 gallon saddle tanks. I have found debris and crude in the lines so I will be completely replacing the fuel system in the truck. I have ordered new lines and came across a great deal for 2 brand new 16 gallon saddle tanks.

I know the 16 gallon tanks are shorter and imagine the filler hose will be longer, but is there any other differences I should be aware of?

Thanks.

sweetk30 12-23-2018 11:58 AM

Re: Replacing 20 gallon saddles with 16 gallon saddles
 
need longer filler hoses or the factory metal filler hose extensions i have these i just removed from a 16 to 20 swap on a 2 tank truck .

frame holes for the bracket might not be there so you might have to drill them for 1 of the hangers .

otherwise bolt them up and go .

focusedontheprize 12-23-2018 09:24 PM

Re: Replacing 20 gallon saddles with 16 gallon saddles
 
Thank you sweetk30.

GonicGM 12-28-2018 10:45 AM

Re: Replacing 20 gallon saddles with 16 gallon saddles
 
I have the 16 gallon tank fill pipes and clamps to under bed crossrails for longbed if you don't buy from sweetk30

focusedontheprize 12-29-2018 10:27 PM

Re: Replacing 20 gallon saddles with 16 gallon saddles
 
Thank you GonicGM. I am waiting for my fuel lines before jumping in so I will keep that in mind.


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