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Old 12-13-2021, 05:04 PM   #1
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

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I just added a length of line from the sender to the top of the frame rail and used a Dorman 14689 GM Axle Transmission Tube Vent Breather 1969-2002 on the end and zip tied it to the frame rail.
So your tank fumes just vent underneath your truck? How's that work in closed spaces?
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Old 12-21-2021, 02:16 PM   #2
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

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So your tank fumes just vent underneath your truck? How's that work in closed spaces?
Pretty much direct to the atmosphere. I have never noticed it at all, even before the LS swap that was the way the tank vent was done from the factory.

It is rarely in closed spaces long enough to notice any smells...
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Old 12-13-2021, 05:02 PM   #3
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

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What’s everyone doing with the vent line?
I just converted my 85 this weekend.

The OEM vent is 5/16. It is now the return line.

The OEM return line off the mechanical pump is 1/4. It is now the vent line. The 87 sending units use a 1/4 vent line so it's meant to be! My vent line t's both my tanks in back and goes to the charcoal cannister up front. Working great.
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Old 12-22-2021, 12:35 PM   #4
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

I just used 1987 blazer tank and fuel pump then swapped out the pump its self with a acdelco ep381 from rock auto. The sender already had threaded ends which then I had to add adapter fittings to connect to AN fittings and lines. My truck was a return style fuel system. Everything seems to work great

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Old 01-02-2022, 03:27 PM   #5
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

another option



with a walbro 450 pump installed



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Old 01-20-2022, 09:47 PM   #6
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Re: 1987 Fuel Sender Conversion for LSx Swap

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another option



with a walbro 450 pump installed



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Is that cnc'd? looks awesome.
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