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72MARIO · 04-13-2003, 06:27 PM

I was wondering if I can move the tank back right up close to the cross member in the pick (better weight transfer) I know I need to notch the cross sills. Is it oky to heat up the filler neck and make it come out on a diffirent angle ?

Thanks

Jwill41 · 04-13-2003, 07:39 PM

I saw a post one time about heating it and bending. I want mine to come straight up but am afraid to try it.

Orence1 · 04-13-2003, 08:38 PM

Just got done bending the poly neck on my blazer tank. I used a long socket with a long extension. Jeremy (Green Mist Chevy) held the socket in place and kept pressure in the right direction while I used a heat gun. I kept moving it around the base of the poly neck. After about one minute the neck began to move. I shifted mine from straight out to backwards about 45 degrees in order to better clear the cross member. The whole process was about 5 minutes. I would suggest that once you quit heating you keep pressure with the socket. When it cools down it will hold its new shape. If you have not installed yours yet in terms of holes I would recommend moving it as close to the rear frame crossmember as you can. It will make things much easier for you. Take is slow on the bending and keep the gun moving. Watch for any kinking in the tank area at the base of the neck. That was my major concern but it did not occur.
Good luck.
Larry

Jackal2k9 · 04-13-2003, 09:31 PM

When i did mine i notched the frame to clear it and didnt bend neck. i have a stepside though so i need ti coming sideways right after the frame. I was worried about weakening the frame so i figured i would box it all the way back. Then i got lazy and just drove it with a street motor for a while but once i got my big motor built i did go back and box it for saftey. It probably would not have needed it though, but the frame looks nicer boxed right.

67cst · 04-13-2003, 11:58 PM

i didnt bend my neck, didnt even know you could, i wouldnt wanna try anyways, i just notched the frame a bit

72MARIO · 04-14-2003, 02:06 PM

Thanks . I will try to bend mine does not seem that scary.

04-13-2003, 06:27 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Blazer Tank Install Questions. I was wondering if I can move the tank back right up close to the cross member in the pick (better weight transfer) I know I need to notch the cross sills. Is it oky to heat up the filler neck and make it come out on a diffirent angle ? Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-13-2003, 07:39 PM	#2
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I saw a post one time about heating it and bending. I want mine to come straight up but am afraid to try it. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

04-13-2003, 11:58 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i didnt bend my neck, didnt even know you could, i wouldnt wanna try anyways, i just notched the frame a bit __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-14-2003, 02:06 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Thanks . I will try to bend mine does not seem that scary. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-13-2003, 08:38 PM	#3
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Just got done bending the poly neck on my blazer tank. I used a long socket with a long extension. Jeremy (Green Mist Chevy) held the socket in place and kept pressure in the right direction while I used a heat gun. I kept moving it around the base of the poly neck. After about one minute the neck began to move. I shifted mine from straight out to backwards about 45 degrees in order to better clear the cross member. The whole process was about 5 minutes. I would suggest that once you quit heating you keep pressure with the socket. When it cools down it will hold its new shape. If you have not installed yours yet in terms of holes I would recommend moving it as close to the rear frame crossmember as you can. It will make things much easier for you. Take is slow on the bending and keep the gun moving. Watch for any kinking in the tank area at the base of the neck. That was my major concern but it did not occur. Good luck. Larry

04-13-2003, 09:31 PM	#4
Jackal2k9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 171	When i did mine i notched the frame to clear it and didnt bend neck. i have a stepside though so i need ti coming sideways right after the frame. I was worried about weakening the frame so i figured i would box it all the way back. Then i got lazy and just drove it with a street motor for a while but once i got my big motor built i did go back and box it for saftey. It probably would not have needed it though, but the frame looks nicer boxed right.



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