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03-03-2022, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Re: Burb Gas Tank for EFI Conversion?
Thanks lownslow64. My understanding of the design on the original tanks is that the smaller tube which leads back to the main fill tube (terminates just below the gas cap) is to help prevent gas from splashing back out (fill pressure) when filling the tank. If using a stock style fuel pump, tank pressure increases/decreases when driving, when ambient temperatures change etc. A vent is required somewhere to help with this, in stock form I believe the original gas cap was vented. My current gas cap, even though it's aftermarket, is also vented and helps with this. The only issue I have from time to time is a small amount of gas seepage from the vented cap if tank is more than half full and I take some hard turns.
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Confused as to where the "standard location" is?
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03-20-2022, 01:09 PM | #5 | |
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So you would move the filler port and vent ~1" inward/closer to the center, 8.75" vs the standard of 9.75" and use 10.75" from the front of the tank vs the standard 14.642"? Reposting the diagram, since it cut off the left side dimension showing the standard filler port location of 14.642"
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Yes, i would move the filler 10.75 from the front of the tank and 8.75 from the center and change pipe size to 1.5" to hook right up to the existing fill. That will allow you the right size pipe, location to hook up and allow you the space to install without fighting it to much...good luck!
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03-29-2022, 10:54 AM | #7 |
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Re: Burb Gas Tank for EFI Conversion?
When I ordered mine I spoke to the owner travis and he was in the process of making a suburban option through boyd because that was his suburban and there was no option for them without alot of work. I would call them and talk to travis and go over the measurements for verification.
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Here's a few pics, will post the fitment once I get there. Filler tube does not protrude out from the tank like the stock one, but appears to line up pretty good front to back.
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04-30-2022, 10:27 AM | #9 |
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Re: Burb Gas Tank for EFI Conversion?
Thanks RoyL, those are some very helpful pics and that is one nice looking new tank. Almost a shame it hide it up under a truck looking forward to your fitment updates.
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04-30-2022, 11:13 AM | #10 |
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Royl- Tank looks good. they made some nice improvements to it. Let us know how the install goes.
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Filler tube could be 1" or so further rearward for perfect alignment, as recommended by lownslw64. Measured the tank and it's ~9" from the front edge of the tank. He suggested 10.75" Mounting flanges line up nicely, have about a 1/2" clearance front to back inside the cross braces. Interesting note, the front cross brace near the axle is slightly angled, apparently to allow room for the stabilizer mount. Y'all probably knew that... I thought I didn't have the tank lined up right, but it was the cross brace.
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05-30-2022, 01:10 PM | #12 |
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Re: Burb Gas Tank for EFI Conversion?
[QUOTE=RoyL;9085010]A bit of an update, got the tank mocked up yesterday.
Great pics and updates, nice to get real feedback on this tank install. Keep up the great work and keep us posted!
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06-23-2022, 07:36 AM | #13 |
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Re: Burb Gas Tank for EFI Conversion?
Any more updates? My long-term goal is EFI, and I'm currently having fuel pump issues. was half thinking about investing in a new tank and electric fuel pump now instead of replacing the mechanical... might as well, right?
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07-02-2022, 09:38 PM | #14 |
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Not yet, sorry. No engine yet, so can't finalize my plumbing. Next will be to mock up the filler and vent hoses.
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