Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 01-01-2021, 11:18 AM

Sure are lots of choices, not sure of the gallon capacity. Anyone gone thru this process and ordered the right tank? Care to share where and how much?
Thanks

44th Miss Inf · 01-01-2021, 04:56 PM

I put 2 - 20 gallon tanks on my 88 from RockAuto. They were under the Lilan Global brand, pn IGM1C, but made in Canada and are the exact same as the well known Canadian tanks. At that time, that was the only place / brand that I could find two tanks in stock. Had to get sending units from Brothers Truck parts, as they were the only ones to have both units in stock. Picked up the EP381 pumps at local parts house. I use the Vortec pumps on tbi engines because the tbi pumps barely flow enough for a 350, much less a 454

**57NAPCO** · 01-02-2021, 09:08 AM

Thanks for the info on the tanks, they have them in stock. Plus the fuel pump tip is one I didn’t know about, not enough increased pressure to blow off any hoses or burst any lines?
Thanks again!

44th Miss Inf · 01-02-2021, 09:26 AM

We’ve been running the “Vortec” pumps since the late 90s on our (mine, my brother and my father’s) TBI trucks without a single issue.

I bought a pair of tanks for my diesel 84 k1500 from AM Autoparts and they seem to be of decent quality too. I’ll try to remember to look at one of the boxes to see if there is any information on them as to origin (they are 16 gal, and only place that had two in stock when I ordered)

**57NAPCO** · 01-02-2021, 09:44 AM

Thanks, no worries, I ain’t skeered

sweetk30 · 01-02-2021, 09:57 AM

Spectra premium brand is all i run. Used a cheeper tank 1 time for a s-10 fix for a friend and the quality sucked.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-02-2021, 04:56 PM

I second the Spectra tanks i get them ar Advance Auto Parts and theyve worked out great for me about $100 per plus the sender if you decide to change that

Redneck Rydes · 01-02-2021, 10:51 PM

All I use are Spectra tanks

01-01-2021, 11:18 AM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... Sure are lots of choices, not sure of the gallon capacity. Anyone gone thru this process and ordered the right tank? Care to share where and how much? Thanks

01-01-2021, 04:56 PM	#2
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 672	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... I put 2 - 20 gallon tanks on my 88 from RockAuto. They were under the Lilan Global brand, pn IGM1C, but made in Canada and are the exact same as the well known Canadian tanks. At that time, that was the only place / brand that I could find two tanks in stock. Had to get sending units from Brothers Truck parts, as they were the only ones to have both units in stock. Picked up the EP381 pumps at local parts house. I use the Vortec pumps on tbi engines because the tbi pumps barely flow enough for a 350, much less a 454

01-02-2021, 09:08 AM	#3
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... Thanks for the info on the tanks, they have them in stock. Plus the fuel pump tip is one I didn’t know about, not enough increased pressure to blow off any hoses or burst any lines? Thanks again!

01-02-2021, 09:26 AM	#4
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 672	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... We’ve been running the “Vortec” pumps since the late 90s on our (mine, my brother and my father’s) TBI trucks without a single issue. I bought a pair of tanks for my diesel 84 k1500 from AM Autoparts and they seem to be of decent quality too. I’ll try to remember to look at one of the boxes to see if there is any information on them as to origin (they are 16 gal, and only place that had two in stock when I ordered) Last edited by 44th Miss Inf; 01-02-2021 at 09:35 AM.

01-02-2021, 09:44 AM	#5
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... Thanks, no worries, I ain’t skeered

01-02-2021, 09:57 AM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... Spectra premium brand is all i run. Used a cheeper tank 1 time for a s-10 fix for a friend and the quality sucked. __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-02-2021, 04:56 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... I second the Spectra tanks i get them ar Advance Auto Parts and theyve worked out great for me about $100 per plus the sender if you decide to change that __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-02-2021, 10:51 PM	#8
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Needing a new right side fuel tank for my 1988 K30 single cab dually... All I use are Spectra tanks

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