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rscam · 05-05-2008, 03:42 AM

Got my CJ tank today and some people were interested in another option besides the Blazer tank. It fits 78-86 Jeep CJ and Scrambler. Its 15 gallons and measures as follows. The tank itself is 23 3/4"x17"x 10 3/4". The outer flange measures 25"x18 1/4" The total height if sitting on the ground is 11 1/2" and that is to the top of the sending unit frame that surrounds the sender. It has a 1" fill with 3/4" vent and 2 other small 1/2" ports that I don't know their purpose.The sender has a 5/16" supply and another 1/4" port that I think is a return. Here are some pics of the tank itself. I will post some pics of it installed also.

rscam · 05-05-2008, 03:55 AM

oops

rscam · 05-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Some more pics.

rscam · 05-07-2008, 10:02 PM

oops again

HoupPhotography · 05-07-2008, 10:08 PM

WOW! I didn't even think...... That's a great idea, I have the stock one out of my '77 Jeep. It looks good.

rscam · 05-08-2008, 12:58 AM

I'm quite happy with the height of it. I had to notch the one bed floor support above it by 1". If you could stand int being a little lower you wouldn't have to notch anything. It has 2 holes in it for mounting already. I had to drill 2 more on each corner so I could mount it without straps. I didn't want to dril in it but I couldn't find a good way to hang the front of it. If you decide to go this way it is only 15 gallons. If it were a daily driver you would have to fill up more often. I will only drive occasionally so its no big deal for me.

70GMCer · 05-08-2008, 01:18 AM

Would it be a problem with that 5/16" supply line for big engines? Isn't 5/16" for 6 cyl engines?

VA72C10 · 05-08-2008, 01:29 AM

Do you have pics of how you routed the lines and filler? Also, what did you do with those extra ports? Plug them? Thanks!

rscam · 05-08-2008, 02:00 AM

I went to Autozone.com and found an emissions diagram. One port on the sender is not used and the other 2 small ones are for emissions cannisters so I plugged them. As for 5/16 It should be OK far a moderate V8. I don't have a fire breathing engine. I also looked at the sender and it said it was for I6 and V8 jeeps. They had 304 V8's so I figured it would be fine. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't ran the filler yet but that is common to any tank.

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2008, 02:57 AM

It looks good but I'm a worry wart. You probably need to add some straps to hold the tank up as the metal flanges of the tanks were not designed to hold the weight of a loaded fuel tank. You may cause a tear/brake in the tank just using thsoe bolts on the flanges for support.

It does look real good though!!

HoupPhotography · 05-08-2008, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It looks good but I'm a worry wart. You probably need to add some straps to hold the tank up as the metal flanges of the tanks were not designed to hold the weight of a loaded fuel tank. You may cause a tear/brake in the tank just using thsoe bolts on the flanges for support.

It does look real good though!!

Very good point! I would add the straps too.

rscam · 05-08-2008, 03:46 AM

You talked me into it. I will add the straps. I wasn't sure but better safe than sorry.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-08-2008, 04:53 AM

looks good, what a great idea, those have to be cheap, especially from the JC WHitney.

1tigers · 05-08-2008, 04:59 AM

Who did the welding on your exhaust.Hope you didn't much

Grandpa's CST · 05-08-2008, 05:19 AM

Does the sender work with the oem guage?

rscam · 05-08-2008, 03:26 PM

I am sorry 1tigers that this is not a concourse restoration. I just about didn't post the pic for fear that someone would point that out, but you did, Thanks. I am about a week from driving my truck. Not showing it. How far along are you?

rscam · 05-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Grandpa as far as the sender is concerned I assume it will work because Jeep uses the same 0-90 ohms as GM. I had to add about a foot of wire to reach the tank. So I hope that won't change the restistance to much. We will see when I put fuel in it.

jayharrell · 05-08-2008, 05:38 PM

Great. Glad to see the jeep tanks work. Just another option out there now. Cool.

Congrats on the install.

see ten · 05-09-2008, 03:09 AM

I used a CJ tank on my 66 4x4 that I used to own. Instead of straps I used the skid plate that goes under the tank to hold it to the frame. It's super sturdy and solid. As far as the gauge......it worked backwards on my 66 so E meant enough and F meant that you were Fu........well you get the point.

71tahoe · 05-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

I used a CJ tank on my 66 4x4 that I used to own. Instead of straps I used the skid plate that goes under the tank to hold it to the frame. It's super sturdy and solid. As far as the gauge......it worked backwards on my 66 so E meant enough and F meant that you were Fu........well you get the point.

F is for Fumes right?

Shaffer4 · 05-09-2008, 01:57 PM

um.. wouldn't reversing the wires have worked?... then again... I am no electrician.

05-05-2008, 03:42 AM	#1
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Got my CJ tank today and some people were interested in another option besides the Blazer tank. It fits 78-86 Jeep CJ and Scrambler. Its 15 gallons and measures as follows. The tank itself is 23 3/4"x17"x 10 3/4". The outer flange measures 25"x18 1/4" The total height if sitting on the ground is 11 1/2" and that is to the top of the sending unit frame that surrounds the sender. It has a 1" fill with 3/4" vent and 2 other small 1/2" ports that I don't know their purpose.The sender has a 5/16" supply and another 1/4" port that I think is a return. Here are some pics of the tank itself. I will post some pics of it installed also.

05-05-2008, 03:55 AM	#2
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank oops Attached Images

05-07-2008, 09:56 PM	#3
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Some more pics.

05-07-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank oops again Attached Images

05-07-2008, 10:08 PM	#5
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank WOW! I didn't even think...... That's a great idea, I have the stock one out of my '77 Jeep. It looks good. __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

05-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#6
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank I'm quite happy with the height of it. I had to notch the one bed floor support above it by 1". If you could stand int being a little lower you wouldn't have to notch anything. It has 2 holes in it for mounting already. I had to drill 2 more on each corner so I could mount it without straps. I didn't want to dril in it but I couldn't find a good way to hang the front of it. If you decide to go this way it is only 15 gallons. If it were a daily driver you would have to fill up more often. I will only drive occasionally so its no big deal for me.

05-08-2008, 01:18 AM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Would it be a problem with that 5/16" supply line for big engines? Isn't 5/16" for 6 cyl engines? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-08-2008, 01:29 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Do you have pics of how you routed the lines and filler? Also, what did you do with those extra ports? Plug them? Thanks!

05-08-2008, 02:00 AM	#9
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank I went to Autozone.com and found an emissions diagram. One port on the sender is not used and the other 2 small ones are for emissions cannisters so I plugged them. As for 5/16 It should be OK far a moderate V8. I don't have a fire breathing engine. I also looked at the sender and it said it was for I6 and V8 jeeps. They had 304 V8's so I figured it would be fine. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't ran the filler yet but that is common to any tank.

05-08-2008, 02:57 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank It looks good but I'm a worry wart. You probably need to add some straps to hold the tank up as the metal flanges of the tanks were not designed to hold the weight of a loaded fuel tank. You may cause a tear/brake in the tank just using thsoe bolts on the flanges for support. It does look real good though!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-08-2008, 03:46 AM	#12
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank You talked me into it. I will add the straps. I wasn't sure but better safe than sorry.

05-08-2008, 04:53 AM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank looks good, what a great idea, those have to be cheap, especially from the JC WHitney. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-08-2008, 04:59 AM	#14
1tigers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: auburn,al. Posts: 32	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Who did the welding on your exhaust.Hope you didn't much

05-08-2008, 05:19 AM	#15
Grandpa's CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 28	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Does the sender work with the oem guage?

05-08-2008, 03:26 PM	#16
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank I am sorry 1tigers that this is not a concourse restoration. I just about didn't post the pic for fear that someone would point that out, but you did, Thanks. I am about a week from driving my truck. Not showing it. How far along are you?



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05-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#17
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Grandpa as far as the sender is concerned I assume it will work because Jeep uses the same 0-90 ohms as GM. I had to add about a foot of wire to reach the tank. So I hope that won't change the restistance to much. We will see when I put fuel in it.

05-08-2008, 05:38 PM	#18
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank Great. Glad to see the jeep tanks work. Just another option out there now. Cool. Congrats on the install. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-09-2008, 03:09 AM	#19
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank I used a CJ tank on my 66 4x4 that I used to own. Instead of straps I used the skid plate that goes under the tank to hold it to the frame. It's super sturdy and solid. As far as the gauge......it worked backwards on my 66 so E meant enough and F meant that you were Fu........well you get the point.

05-09-2008, 01:57 PM	#21
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Tank relocate with Jeep CJ tank um.. wouldn't reversing the wires have worked?... then again... I am no electrician.

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