Bucketlist Blazer -Restomod build 6.6liter L8T

[NDM]

Tank filler and two vents are welded in. I used leftover 1.5 inch stainless exhaust tubing from my Honda chopper exhaust build for the filler. The vents are just stainless 3/8 90 degree barbs that I got off Amazon. I pressure tested and welded up any holes before I added these three so I know that the tank will be leak free once I add a viton seal to the sending unit and fuel pump module. It appears that the stinking teflon does not seal well. The viton sheet should solve that. I still have to fab up either tank straps or tabs to hang the tank. I am leaning toward tank straps like factory. I have three pieces of 1/8 in thick stainless bars that are 1.5 in wide x 48 in long. I can bend them up and drill a couple holes and be done.

The only thing left to weld is the 5/8 in filler neck vent. Hallelujah!

Some of my welds are not too bad. Others are not great but oh well.

[Richard]

Enjoy seeing the progress. Keep at it!

[NDM]

Originally Posted by Richard

Enjoy seeing the progress. Keep at it!

Thanks. I am hoping to have the tank installed and plumbed this weekend. By next week I should be able to drive it.

[NDM]

Super happy! I bought a cheap ( not really) press brake from harbor freight just so I could make 1/8 in 304 stainless tank straps. I just need to drill the holes and I can hang the tank. My sheet metal brake was not up to the task and kept making radiused bends on my test piece. Glad I tested it before ruining my 48 inch long straps.

I am seriously debating adding a -8AN drain port to the tank. I would attach a long -8AN tube to it to allow me a drain line directly into a gas can or bucket. I have the stainless bungs and it would only take s couple minutes to weld up. The tube would be secured high up above the tank. I could just add the port and use a cap. That would work too.

[jaros44sr]

Being able to drain the tank is always a good idea just MHO

[NDM]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Being able to drain the tank is always a good idea just MHO

Yeah. I am just tryinhg to decide where I want to put it. Front, side, rear, centered,etc. The -AN 8 port will allow any debris that could get stuck in the tank to be flushed out too.