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aerotest · 06-03-2019, 10:05 PM

Hi all,
I believe this is the factory installed tank on my burb but it looks like it has a recess for a spare tire mount. Can anyone confirm this tank is factory? Capacity?
Thanks in advance.

vectorit · 06-03-2019, 11:33 PM

It does look smaller.
Here is mine, which has been replaced with an OE style tank for the burb.

**HO455** · 06-04-2019, 01:03 AM

Does your SPID say anything about a spare tire mount? I can grab some measurements off my original tomorrow (I will be under there anyway.) if you want.

aerotest · 06-04-2019, 07:51 AM

I’ll check on the spid today. After reading the overhaul manual, it claims the blazer tank has recess for spare tire but says it only uses one strap. Mine has two but the second strap is right in the edge. HO455 if you have a chance I puke appreciate.

**HO455** · 06-04-2019, 10:17 AM

Rough measurements. 26 1/2" wide, 16" front to back, 11" deep.
Straps are center line to center line 7 1/2" apart.
The front edge of the front strap is 3 1/2" from the front of the tank.
The back edge of the back strap is 4" from the back of the tank.
6 1/2" of the tank hangs below the frame.
The photos may only add confusion but here they are anyway.
I hope this helps as I really like it when someone pukes appreciate.

Average Joe · 06-04-2019, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I hope this helps as I really like it when someone pukes appreciate.

Not exactly info, but....

aerotest · 06-04-2019, 07:15 PM

Lol....auto spell check screws you every time.

aerotest · 06-04-2019, 07:25 PM

Here is the spid

pwdcougar · 06-04-2019, 09:33 PM

My 68 GMC 2WD 4speed 292 6 cylinder Suburban had a tank like that with the recess for a spare tire. Not sure if it was original or not but it was a low mileage truck.

Paul

aerotest · 06-04-2019, 09:58 PM

Thanks Paul. That works for me.

06-03-2019, 10:05 PM	#1
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Factory tank Hi all, I believe this is the factory installed tank on my burb but it looks like it has a recess for a spare tire mount. Can anyone confirm this tank is factory? Capacity? Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)

06-03-2019, 11:33 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Factory tank It does look smaller. Here is mine, which has been replaced with an OE style tank for the burb. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-04-2019, 01:03 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,276	Re: Factory tank Does your SPID say anything about a spare tire mount? I can grab some measurements off my original tomorrow (I will be under there anyway.) if you want. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-04-2019, 07:51 AM	#4
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Re: Factory tank I’ll check on the spid today. After reading the overhaul manual, it claims the blazer tank has recess for spare tire but says it only uses one strap. Mine has two but the second strap is right in the edge. HO455 if you have a chance I puke appreciate. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)

06-04-2019, 10:17 AM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,276	Re: Factory tank Rough measurements. 26 1/2" wide, 16" front to back, 11" deep. Straps are center line to center line 7 1/2" apart. The front edge of the front strap is 3 1/2" from the front of the tank. The back edge of the back strap is 4" from the back of the tank. 6 1/2" of the tank hangs below the frame. The photos may only add confusion but here they are anyway. I hope this helps as I really like it when someone pukes appreciate. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-04-2019, 07:15 PM	#7
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Re: Factory tank Lol....auto spell check screws you every time. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)

06-04-2019, 07:25 PM	#8
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Re: Factory tank Here is the spid Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)

06-04-2019, 09:33 PM	#9
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: Factory tank My 68 GMC 2WD 4speed 292 6 cylinder Suburban had a tank like that with the recess for a spare tire. Not sure if it was original or not but it was a low mileage truck. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

06-04-2019, 09:58 PM	#10
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Re: Factory tank Thanks Paul. That works for me. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)



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