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Fuel gauge wire to rear
Just put in a blazer tank in the rear in my 72 and m looking for ideas how everyone routed their fuel gauge wire to the rear. Mine comes off the fuse panel but I'm looking for a nice way to route it to the rear. Through the firewall to the rear?
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
I'd run it through the fire wall along with the wires for the tail, brake, and back up lights. I ran those wires in that new style wire wrap that looks like those old Chinese finger torture things we played with when we were kids. It's made of a braided nylon and wraps in on itself for a very clean look. Look at Summit or Jegs under wiring looms.
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
Perfect I'll do that
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
In Canada we can bu that loom from any auto parts store. Pico carrys it.
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
I need a tank soon. What year blazer tank did you use? How was it to install and route the filler tube? Any pictures of the install?
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
Hello-
I purchased the relocation kit and straps from classic industries. It wasnt that difficult to install. I ran the sending wire through a hole on the firewall down the frame rails and to the unit itself. I ran two 6' hard fuel lines from under the cab where they went to the factory tank Ive yet to install the fuel filler, but I plan on putting in the rear stake pocket. |
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
What year blazer tanks fit in a 72 c10? I have access to a couple but don't want to call in a favor if it won't fit. Thanks.
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
This is the one I bought.
http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/cx5024.html You will need to modify your rear cross sill on your bed for this to fit. About 2- 2 1/2 inches or so. Then its about running your fuel lines and then deciding how you want to mount your fuel filler. There is a bed filler option as well if you dont want to route it to the the side. |
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
Great. Thanks a lot. I just need to figure out how I want to fill it. For those of you that have done it, can it be fill behind the license plate like on old cars?
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Re: Fuel gauge wire to rear
Not with this tank. You would need a camaro tank to do that.
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