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**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2003, 07:47 PM

I'm putting a Blazer fuel tank in my truck to replace the stock one. Do I need an in-line or extra fuel pump for it or will the stock mechanical fuel pump work OK for me?

I've seem a few pictures of others doing it on the board and they all seemed to have additional or the electric HiPerf fuel pumps. My engine is stock (all 250 cubes of it

) and I don't anticipate any real mods in the near future.

Thanks

bigvinnie · 09-24-2003, 07:52 PM

My relocated tank isn't from a blazer, but my stock fuel pump has worked fine with it for more than 5 years... don't try to fix something that ain't broke yet...

Bowtiefreak · 09-24-2003, 09:00 PM

Your pump will be fine.

chaptr2 · 09-25-2003, 10:44 AM

It will be the same as a six cylinder Blazer. You won't have any problems.

Are you using the Blazer hard lines or did you find a better way of getting your fuel from rear to the front? This has nothing to do with your fuel pump, I'm just curious.

**Palf70Step** · 09-25-2003, 01:45 PM

I haven't run the lines yet. Not sure if I'm going to use blazer/burb style (V8 size) stock lines. I've been looking at some marine style fuel lines.

ChevyDude · 09-25-2003, 06:32 PM

I have the GMC Paul's 21 gallon re-lo kit/tank and it works fine with the stock pump. Because mine was done when I bought the truck I didn't get a chance to choose where the filler went. The previous owner did an ok job but this pic borrowed from Tennesen is the best way I've seen yet to do the filler!

chaptr2 · 09-26-2003, 10:42 AM

Palf70Step, I was just asking to see if you already had the fuel lines run. I have seen some post here and have heard to use the Blazer fuel lines to make an easier run to the fuel pump. I used the braided stainless steel lines and it was more expensive than I thought and not as easy. I had a good reason why I did it, but if I were going to do it again on another truck I would have used the blazer fuel lines. Keep us informed on what you end up installing...

Chaptr2

**CPNE** · 09-26-2003, 10:59 AM

They made burbs mechanical fuel pumps with no problems with fuels delivery and this is on a 127 inch wheelbase platform.

When I installed new tank and ran lines on my burb, I used 3/8 hard lines along the frame rail. These are the same hard lines used for brake lines, with same couplings. No problem whatsoever.

I think all blazer/burb repo sending units are 3/8 lines, so if it were me I'd run 3/8 all the way to the fuel pump. If you do go with a 4bbl v8, you won't have to redo your fuel lines too.

09-24-2003, 07:47 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Relocated Tank Question I'm putting a Blazer fuel tank in my truck to replace the stock one. Do I need an in-line or extra fuel pump for it or will the stock mechanical fuel pump work OK for me? I've seem a few pictures of others doing it on the board and they all seemed to have additional or the electric HiPerf fuel pumps. My engine is stock (all 250 cubes of it ) and I don't anticipate any real mods in the near future. Thanks __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-24-2003, 07:52 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	My relocated tank isn't from a blazer, but my stock fuel pump has worked fine with it for more than 5 years... don't try to fix something that ain't broke yet... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

09-24-2003, 09:00 PM	#3
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Your pump will be fine. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

09-25-2003, 10:44 AM	#4
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	It will be the same as a six cylinder Blazer. You won't have any problems. Are you using the Blazer hard lines or did you find a better way of getting your fuel from rear to the front? This has nothing to do with your fuel pump, I'm just curious. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

09-25-2003, 01:45 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	I haven't run the lines yet. Not sure if I'm going to use blazer/burb style (V8 size) stock lines. I've been looking at some marine style fuel lines. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-25-2003, 06:32 PM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I have the GMC Paul's 21 gallon re-lo kit/tank and it works fine with the stock pump. Because mine was done when I bought the truck I didn't get a chance to choose where the filler went. The previous owner did an ok job but this pic borrowed from Tennesen is the best way I've seen yet to do the filler! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-26-2003, 10:42 AM	#7
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Palf70Step, I was just asking to see if you already had the fuel lines run. I have seen some post here and have heard to use the Blazer fuel lines to make an easier run to the fuel pump. I used the braided stainless steel lines and it was more expensive than I thought and not as easy. I had a good reason why I did it, but if I were going to do it again on another truck I would have used the blazer fuel lines. Keep us informed on what you end up installing... Chaptr2 __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

09-26-2003, 10:59 AM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	They made burbs mechanical fuel pumps with no problems with fuels delivery and this is on a 127 inch wheelbase platform. When I installed new tank and ran lines on my burb, I used 3/8 hard lines along the frame rail. These are the same hard lines used for brake lines, with same couplings. No problem whatsoever. I think all blazer/burb repo sending units are 3/8 lines, so if it were me I'd run 3/8 all the way to the fuel pump. If you do go with a 4bbl v8, you won't have to redo your fuel lines too. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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