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2wdBlazer · 06-10-2005, 04:14 PM

Tank quality seems to be decent excluding the following:

This advertised DIRECT REPLACEMENT has a short straight filler neck. This is very nearly impossible to use as the body mount is directly in the way.

I was able to finagle a 1 1/2 radiator hose that was pre-bent and I got lucky. Keep in mind stock size is 1 3/8 so the 1 1/2 gave a little more flexibility in a tight spot. I just tightened it really good and there are no leaks. I will edit this post later and post the part number from NAPA and everyone can use this part. I will try to post pics this weekend as well of the finished product and comparison pictures.

Tank straps.

I find the straps to be quite a joke.

The length and shape of the replacement strap is not even close. It will work it it is all you have but if you have original straps, definately use them. No padding is provided for the straps as well. I used a Mountain Bike tube and cut it in half. Works very well.

My overall review is, Yes it's better than a used rusty tank but the filler needs to be fixed.

chevymad · 06-18-2005, 09:07 PM

Please get rid of that radiator hose! Radiator hose isnt fuel safe. Eventually that thing is going to soften and split.

**StingRay** · 06-22-2005, 01:34 PM

Before it does it'll crumb up and the rubber crumbs will plug the fuel filter and he'll be dead in the water. A hose suitable for unleaded gasoline must be used. Any good rubber and hose supplier will have it in straight sections. Use metal to make any bends or get donor fuel fill hoses with the correct bends that you can cut out and splice in.

**Ironhorse** · 07-16-2005, 06:43 PM

I gotta' agree, ditch the radiator hose. I found my fuel compatible hose using O'reily's Auto Parts. A bit pricey per foot but IT IS fuel hose rated. Straight hose and was able to use it with slight gentle bends or curves.

2wdBlazer · 07-16-2005, 07:20 PM

There is no way to use a staight hose in this application. The bend by the body mount is too severe and short. A pre-bent hose will be needed.

**Ironhorse** · 07-16-2005, 08:30 PM

Guess I didn't make myself clear when I posted. I was installing a blazer style poly tank in my '71 LWB 4x4 at the time. I used copper plumbing reducer and a filler line from a 90's Chevy Lumina and was able to make a gentle bend for the connection. Main thing is, use fuel compatible rubber hose.

06-10-2005, 04:14 PM	#1
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Repo Blazer Tank Review Tank quality seems to be decent excluding the following: This advertised DIRECT REPLACEMENT has a short straight filler neck. This is very nearly impossible to use as the body mount is directly in the way. I was able to finagle a 1 1/2 radiator hose that was pre-bent and I got lucky. Keep in mind stock size is 1 3/8 so the 1 1/2 gave a little more flexibility in a tight spot. I just tightened it really good and there are no leaks. I will edit this post later and post the part number from NAPA and everyone can use this part. I will try to post pics this weekend as well of the finished product and comparison pictures. Tank straps. I find the straps to be quite a joke. The length and shape of the replacement strap is not even close. It will work it it is all you have but if you have original straps, definately use them. No padding is provided for the straps as well. I used a Mountain Bike tube and cut it in half. Works very well. My overall review is, Yes it's better than a used rusty tank but the filler needs to be fixed. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

06-22-2005, 01:34 PM	#3
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Before it does it'll crumb up and the rubber crumbs will plug the fuel filter and he'll be dead in the water. A hose suitable for unleaded gasoline must be used. Any good rubber and hose supplier will have it in straight sections. Use metal to make any bends or get donor fuel fill hoses with the correct bends that you can cut out and splice in. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

07-16-2005, 06:43 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	I gotta' agree, ditch the radiator hose. I found my fuel compatible hose using O'reily's Auto Parts. A bit pricey per foot but IT IS fuel hose rated. Straight hose and was able to use it with slight gentle bends or curves. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-16-2005, 07:20 PM	#5
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	There is no way to use a staight hose in this application. The bend by the body mount is too severe and short. A pre-bent hose will be needed. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

07-16-2005, 08:30 PM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Guess I didn't make myself clear when I posted. I was installing a blazer style poly tank in my '71 LWB 4x4 at the time. I used copper plumbing reducer and a filler line from a 90's Chevy Lumina and was able to make a gentle bend for the connection. Main thing is, use fuel compatible rubber hose. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

06-18-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Please get rid of that radiator hose! Radiator hose isnt fuel safe. Eventually that thing is going to soften and split.



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