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03-29-2015, 11:31 PM
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Fuel tank question
I'm putting an '87 fuel tank in my '80 C10, and I'm finding the fuel inlet ports are different sizes. From the catalog pictures I've seen, the fill tubes of the respective trucks are also different, both size and mounting wise. Has anyone run into this situation and what were your solutions? I'm thinking on using some sort of spacing sleeve on the smaller fill tube of the '80 truck so that the larger '87 fuel hose can be used. Is this a viable choice? Thanks
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04-04-2015, 05:24 PM
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Re: Fuel tank question
If i'm understanding you correctly use exhaust adaptors from the auto stores. Cheap, galvanized and can go up or down a size or two in a short distance and use a hose clamp on both ends. Good luck, Brian F.
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04-04-2015, 05:57 PM
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Re: Fuel tank question
Brian, that was my thought, as well. Seems as though no one talks about these little quirks during a build. Thanks
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04-04-2015, 06:56 PM
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Re: Fuel tank question
On my new Dorman tank same problem!
I took it to the Rad shop that I bought a new 454 Rad from and he changed the neck on the tank for me, everything else on the 78 I used
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04-05-2015, 06:43 AM
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Re: Fuel tank question
That's a thought. All he would need is a 1 1/2" radiator inlet to make the conversion. Good thinking on your part
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04-05-2015, 08:35 AM
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Re: Fuel tank question
Thanks, but I can not take credit for that, as someone smarter than me on this forum had that idea first, I just remembered how I did it !
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