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Prostreet 72
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Goodrich, Michigan
Posts: 278
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I need a little help on the fuel tank
I have gotten quite a bit done on my build over the holidays, but have run into a few sticking points. All with regard to the LMC fuel tank kit. I agree I should have used the Fuel Cell Guy, but this is what I had, so I went with it.
First off, shouldn't the tank be isolated from the frame of the truck when installed? Mine is hard aginst the frame all the way around it. The second question is which direction did those of you who used this tank run the straps? Front to back, or side to side? It appears to be stamped for them to go side to side, but with no directions, who knows? The third question is the amount of the tank above the frame rails. I know I need to clearance the crossmember, but dose the picture I attached of it look right? It seems high. Not sure, once again, no instructions. Got to love LMC. Hey, I also posted a picture of what I started with. POS! Thanks; Chris |
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State of Confusion!
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,904
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
I did side to side. My Blazer tank install is here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221437 I split an old garden hose and slip it over the lower frame rail as a rub/buffer barrier.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 35
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
I used a gas tank from an '80s blazer in my truck so keep that in mind...
The gas tank "flange" or lip that runs around the equator of the fuel tank is hard mounted against the frame rail on my install. I attached my straps front to back, but put some roofing tar paper between the straps and the fuel tank. I had to completely remove two under-bed crossmembers in order for my tank to fit and that is with the one-inch square pipe that I installed under my frame rails to drop the tank a little. |
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Posts: 916
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
I cut up a pneumatically challenged bicycle inner tube to use as an insulator for the tank to frame/straps.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Weatherford, TX
Posts: 225
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
I can't tell , but if this is a SWB, it looks like it should sit further back in the frame. Also, I have never seen one with the filler neck on the passenger side. I will look at mine tonight (71 SWB) and get back with you.
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Posts: 916
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
You are correct. It appears to be spun 180. For a truck, I don't think there's any advantage either way. You'll still have to clearance the cross sill on the bed.
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Prostreet 72
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Goodrich, Michigan
Posts: 278
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Re: I need a little help on the fuel tank
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Sorry, Didn't get much sleep last night..... Chris |
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