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YellowMenace · 12-08-2004, 10:50 AM

My truck has a pair of ,what appear to be, aftermarket poly saddle tanks. The tanks look like they're in good shape but need to be cleaned out. The problem is that the cap for the right tank has been cracked (apparently by the tire when the bad springs and shocks were still on the truck). This cap is a female fitting that goes over the filler neck with coarse threads. Anyone familiar with a tank like this? Anyone know a source for a new cap?

The tanks seem to be made for this truck and not universal so I'm hoping someone else has them. I haven't yet removed one of them to look for markings.

chickenwing · 12-08-2004, 01:39 PM

Just suscribing. Interested....

4x4Poet · 12-08-2004, 06:23 PM

YM, for my selfish reasons, can you post pics? Also, look at the tank for identifiable mfr markings. Thanks.

**Stocker** · 12-08-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowMenace

This cap is a female fitting that goes over the filler neck with coarse threads. Anyone know a source for a new cap?

Sounds similar to a diesel tank cap for large trucks.

YellowMenace · 12-16-2004, 05:43 PM

OK, here are pics.

Blue Beard · 12-16-2004, 08:50 PM

Are those inside the fender wells?

Huck · 12-16-2004, 09:15 PM

I would try farm tractor dealership---looks familiar -----farm guys can fix anything! Huck

YellowMenace · 12-16-2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beard

Are those inside the fender wells?

Yep.

YellowMenace · 12-16-2004, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

I would try farm tractor dealership---looks familiar -----farm guys can fix anything! Huck

I keep having that feeling that I've seen them before but can't place it.

YellowMenace · 12-17-2004, 12:43 AM

Just after I wrote the last message, it hit me. Tried the cap from my lawn tractor and it fit. Just ordered two of them from Sears. Now I just gotta drop the tanks and clean them out.

4x4Poet · 12-17-2004, 05:12 AM

Lawn tractors have saddle tanks?

Oh, the cap.

I knew that.

chickenwing · 12-17-2004, 11:29 AM

That must be one big a$$ lawn tractor you have!

YellowMenace · 12-17-2004, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chickenwing

That must be one big a$$ lawn tractor you have!

Not really, but it has a big a$$ filler.

4x4Poet · 12-18-2004, 02:13 AM

YM, once you have removed the tanks for cleaning, if you find mfr markings, please post the info. And if it's not too much trouble, post pics showing the mounting points so we can see how they fit the frame & body. TIA

12-08-2004, 10:50 AM	#1
YellowMenace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX (Houston) Posts: 73	looking for knowledge/parts for aftermarket saddle tanks My truck has a pair of ,what appear to be, aftermarket poly saddle tanks. The tanks look like they're in good shape but need to be cleaned out. The problem is that the cap for the right tank has been cracked (apparently by the tire when the bad springs and shocks were still on the truck). This cap is a female fitting that goes over the filler neck with coarse threads. Anyone familiar with a tank like this? Anyone know a source for a new cap? The tanks seem to be made for this truck and not universal so I'm hoping someone else has them. I haven't yet removed one of them to look for markings.

12-08-2004, 01:39 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Just suscribing. Interested.... __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

12-08-2004, 06:23 PM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	YM, for my selfish reasons, can you post pics? Also, look at the tank for identifiable mfr markings. Thanks. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-16-2004, 08:50 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Are those inside the fender wells? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-17-2004, 05:12 AM	#11
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Lawn tractors have saddle tanks? Oh, the cap. I knew that. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-16-2004, 05:43 PM	#5
YellowMenace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX (Houston) Posts: 73	OK, here are pics.

12-16-2004, 09:15 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	I would try farm tractor dealership---looks familiar -----farm guys can fix anything! Huck

12-17-2004, 12:43 AM	#10
YellowMenace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX (Houston) Posts: 73	Just after I wrote the last message, it hit me. Tried the cap from my lawn tractor and it fit. Just ordered two of them from Sears. Now I just gotta drop the tanks and clean them out.

12-17-2004, 11:29 AM	#12
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	That must be one big a$$ lawn tractor you have! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

12-18-2004, 02:13 AM	#14
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	YM, once you have removed the tanks for cleaning, if you find mfr markings, please post the info. And if it's not too much trouble, post pics showing the mounting points so we can see how they fit the frame & body. TIA __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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