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2500HD · 01-01-2013, 05:05 PM

I need some help, i cant seem to get my head wrapped around what is needed to install my Boyd tank.

it will be going in my 70.

I bought the carburated tank, product number 14001.

Bed fill 2" (center). I will be using an Attwood 2" deck fill. P/N 66411-1. This is the only 2" filler I could find.

1/2" NPT Vent. I plan to use a motorcyle vent.

3/8" NPT Return. I plan to plug.

3/8" NPT draw. What is this? Is this were the fuel line to the pump connects?

It will come with the sending unit. This is where the tan wire for the guage and the ground will contect.

jondancer · 01-01-2013, 09:49 PM

i cant help, but id like to know also. i thought the tank comes with all hardware ready to install minus the gas cap

ItsRandy · 01-02-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2500HD

I need some help, i cant seem to get my head wrapped around what is needed to install my Boyd tank.

it will be going in my 70.

I bought the carburated tank, product number 14001.

Bed fill 2" (center). I will be using an Attwood 2" deck fill. P/N 66411-1. This is the only 2" filler I could find.

1/2" NPT Vent. I plan to use a motorcyle vent.

3/8" NPT Return. I plan to plug.

3/8" NPT draw. What is this? Is this were the fuel line to the pump connects?

It will come with the sending unit. This is where the tan wire for the guage and the ground will contect.

I have a Boyd tank. You will need an inverted flare fitting for the 3/8ths "draw" so you can connect the fuel line and of course you will need some 3/8ths hard line to run back to the engine compartment. Yes, the tan wire and a ground will go to the sending unit.

Do you have the bed on your truck? When I mounted mine my bed was off of the truck, made it easy to install. With the bed on the truck it will be a challenge to install.

2500HD · 01-02-2013, 12:25 PM

Yes the bed is on and I do not plan on removing. Don't worry, everything i do is a challenge. Is the draw on the bottom of the tank or does the draw come out of the sending unit?

2500HD · 01-03-2013, 08:51 PM

Are there ay Boyd tank users out there?

frednoah · 01-03-2013, 08:54 PM

Haven't installed a tank back there, but I had my bed off in about 20 minutes last time I tried by myself. I'd lift it out of the way, and do everything the easy way, then drop it back on.

ItsRandy · 01-04-2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500HD

Are there ay Boyd tank users out there?

I have a Boyd tank.

ItsRandy · 01-04-2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500HD

Are there ay Boyd tank users out there?

I have a Boyd tank. The draw is from the bottom of the tank.

Sorry about the double post.

jondancer · 02-23-2013, 07:50 AM

any finished pics?

**FL71C10** · 02-23-2013, 10:08 AM

This thread has a lot of info on it

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=boyd

Tinkermc · 02-23-2013, 02:50 PM

I have a Boyd's tank yet to install

jeh · 02-23-2013, 04:05 PM

I also purchased and installed a tank from Boyds. I got a new sending unit and a rollover vent from him also. I ran 3/8 stainless tubing from the tank to the fuel pump. Try to get some pics when I get home..

no moa · 02-23-2013, 04:09 PM

I have one also, yet to install. I'm running a LS motor, so I need to run an external pump. As I bought the regular tank also.
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jondancer · 02-23-2013, 05:11 PM

I would like to see what some of you used for filler cover, installed in the bed of the truck.
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Xeen · 02-23-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

I would like to see what some of you used for filler cover, installed in the bed of the truck.
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CPP sells several different styles of Billet Aluminum Locking bed fill doors but unfortunately their website isn't working properly right now and I can't get to them to link you.

I bought the Stealth EFI version of their tank but I had them instal a block off plate incase I decided not to go with EFI.

Chvy2NV · 02-25-2013, 01:57 AM

Subd. I'm sure someone will chime in soon
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**FL71C10** · 02-26-2013, 01:11 PM

I got this door for my bed fill non-efi tank. I haven't put it in yet, but it seems really nice.

http://www.streetrodhq.com/search.la...artment+Search

01-01-2013, 05:05 PM	#1
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Boyd tank install I need some help, i cant seem to get my head wrapped around what is needed to install my Boyd tank. it will be going in my 70. I bought the carburated tank, product number 14001. Bed fill 2" (center). I will be using an Attwood 2" deck fill. P/N 66411-1. This is the only 2" filler I could find. 1/2" NPT Vent. I plan to use a motorcyle vent. 3/8" NPT Return. I plan to plug. 3/8" NPT draw. What is this? Is this were the fuel line to the pump connects? It will come with the sending unit. This is where the tan wire for the guage and the ground will contect. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Custom Original 400/400 Now ZZ454/4L80E/Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4/3:73 Eaton Posi PS PB and cold factory air Early Classic 4.5/6 Front 20X8.5 Riddler 4.75 inch bs Pirelli 255/40/20 Rear 20X10 Riddler 5.5 inch bs Toyo 295/40/40 Rear end is original wide 6 lug converted to 5 lug

01-01-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,193	Re: Boyd tank install i cant help, but id like to know also. i thought the tank comes with all hardware ready to install minus the gas cap

01-02-2013, 12:25 PM	#4
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: Boyd tank install Yes the bed is on and I do not plan on removing. Don't worry, everything i do is a challenge. Is the draw on the bottom of the tank or does the draw come out of the sending unit? __________________ 1970 Custom Original 400/400 Now ZZ454/4L80E/Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4/3:73 Eaton Posi PS PB and cold factory air Early Classic 4.5/6 Front 20X8.5 Riddler 4.75 inch bs Pirelli 255/40/20 Rear 20X10 Riddler 5.5 inch bs Toyo 295/40/40 Rear end is original wide 6 lug converted to 5 lug

01-03-2013, 08:51 PM	#5
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: Boyd tank install Are there ay Boyd tank users out there? __________________ 1970 Custom Original 400/400 Now ZZ454/4L80E/Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4/3:73 Eaton Posi PS PB and cold factory air Early Classic 4.5/6 Front 20X8.5 Riddler 4.75 inch bs Pirelli 255/40/20 Rear 20X10 Riddler 5.5 inch bs Toyo 295/40/40 Rear end is original wide 6 lug converted to 5 lug

01-03-2013, 08:54 PM	#6
frednoah 86 Scottsdale Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 473	Re: Boyd tank install Haven't installed a tank back there, but I had my bed off in about 20 minutes last time I tried by myself. I'd lift it out of the way, and do everything the easy way, then drop it back on.

02-23-2013, 07:50 AM	#9
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,193	Re: Boyd tank install any finished pics?

02-23-2013, 10:08 AM	#10
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: Boyd tank install This thread has a lot of info on it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=boyd __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-23-2013, 02:50 PM	#11
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Boyd tank install I have a Boyd's tank yet to install

02-23-2013, 04:05 PM	#12
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Boyd tank install I also purchased and installed a tank from Boyds. I got a new sending unit and a rollover vent from him also. I ran 3/8 stainless tubing from the tank to the fuel pump. Try to get some pics when I get home.. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-23-2013, 04:09 PM	#13
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Boyd tank install I have one also, yet to install. I'm running a LS motor, so I need to run an external pump. As I bought the regular tank also. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

02-23-2013, 05:11 PM	#14
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,193	Re: Boyd tank install I would like to see what some of you used for filler cover, installed in the bed of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2013, 01:57 AM	#16
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Boyd tank install Subd. I'm sure someone will chime in soon Posted via Mobile Device

02-26-2013, 01:11 PM	#17
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: Boyd tank install I got this door for my bed fill non-efi tank. I haven't put it in yet, but it seems really nice. http://www.streetrodhq.com/search.la...artment+Search __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.



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