Gas tank relocation....help before I jump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hemihead · 07-18-2009, 08:57 PM

I am installing a blkazer tank from CPP, tank fits in the loaction well but have no idea how to install these straps. I hope some one here has installed one of these before so I can save a few brain cells. Alos what are all the connections for are the two small ones by the fill a vent and return line connection??

Here are some pics of what I got.

MN Rooky · 07-19-2009, 01:18 AM

I'm a first timer but I can show you what I did. I looked back and found some crappy pic. If I did it again I would have used threaded rod and come straight down out of the bottom of the frame on both sides. I think I tried to follow the instructions off the Brothers web site. If you want me to take pic of some thing just let me know. Hope this may help.
As far as the breathers I hooked my breather hose to the one next to the filler tube and I am having problems when filling. I need to take the cap off the one further from the filler tube so the fuel won't bubble out. I need to swap them and see if that helps out.

hemihead · 07-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks a lot, I sat in the shop last night and actually managed to come up with a similiar idea to yours. I trimmed some of the flange on both. sides and will come straight up to the frame. I got things all cut and will install tomorrow. I am going to place a rubber gasket between the frame and rank so I don't get and squeeking.

Great pics.

chas350 · 07-19-2009, 08:37 PM

Well we know it will be level...
I am a fan of the Stabil levels also.

Those tank relocation kits come with everything but instructions, and a fill pipe and rubber to go between the strap and tank and instructions and....

ShortStepper · 07-21-2009, 07:02 PM

Hey Guys:
I am in about the same stage of the installation as y'all are. I am now hunting for the filler neck, housing and opening from a S-10 (94 thorugh 99 or so I have been told) so I can fill from behind the side marker on my stepside. I will subcribe to this thread so that I can follow your progress.

hemihead · 07-22-2009, 10:49 PM

Well it in and here are some pics.

hemihead · 07-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Install went pretty smoothly once I figured out and got some ideas from above. Put some rubber between the tank and the frame. and if my measurement is right I'll pretty much have to loose the last be cross sill.

bluec10 · 08-09-2009, 04:24 PM

Where are you guys planning to put the fuel filler?

gmcdude · 08-09-2009, 08:34 PM

Yea I have the same question, but I can't find the right gas cap or door to hide a gas cap, without having major fab work which I can't do. Help

mas09ts · 08-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Hey guys I just finished this install, here's some pics of my filler hose setup and gas cap. The gas cap is a boat gas filler. . . .

mikajo39 · 08-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mas09ts

Hey guys I just finished this install, here's some pics of my filler hose setup and gas cap. The gas cap is a boat gas filler. . . .

Is that a radiator hose you're using for the filler tube?

mas09ts · 08-10-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikajo39

Is that a radiator hose you're using for the filler tube?

nope its a gas filler hose came in a 3ft length. . . radiator hose is a no no. .

gmcdude · 08-10-2009, 12:44 AM

Thats nice but i'm coming thru the floor, hopefully

bluec10 · 08-10-2009, 10:23 AM

There must be a bunch of different ideas out there. Show us your work!

jbristo67 · 08-10-2009, 06:21 PM

What color is the wire that goes to the sending unit I need to find mine

mikajo39 · 08-10-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mas09ts

nope its a gas filler hose came in a 3ft length. . . radiator hose is a no no. .

haha just making sure looked a bit like a rad hose.that doesn't look bad

mas09ts · 08-10-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

What color is the wire that goes to the sending unit I need to find mine

Its originally a tan-like color, but i ran my own since i relocated it from in the cab.

mas09ts · 08-10-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikajo39

haha just making sure looked a bit like a rad hose.that doesn't look bad

Thanks dude.

07-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Gas tank relocation....help before I jump I am installing a blkazer tank from CPP, tank fits in the loaction well but have no idea how to install these straps. I hope some one here has installed one of these before so I can save a few brain cells. Alos what are all the connections for are the two small ones by the fill a vent and return line connection?? Here are some pics of what I got. Attached Images __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

07-19-2009, 01:18 AM	#2
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump I'm a first timer but I can show you what I did. I looked back and found some crappy pic. If I did it again I would have used threaded rod and come straight down out of the bottom of the frame on both sides. I think I tried to follow the instructions off the Brothers web site. If you want me to take pic of some thing just let me know. Hope this may help. As far as the breathers I hooked my breather hose to the one next to the filler tube and I am having problems when filling. I need to take the cap off the one further from the filler tube so the fuel won't bubble out. I need to swap them and see if that helps out. Attached Images __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

07-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Thanks a lot, I sat in the shop last night and actually managed to come up with a similiar idea to yours. I trimmed some of the flange on both. sides and will come straight up to the frame. I got things all cut and will install tomorrow. I am going to place a rubber gasket between the frame and rank so I don't get and squeeking. Great pics. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

07-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Well we know it will be level... I am a fan of the Stabil levels also. Those tank relocation kits come with everything but instructions, and a fill pipe and rubber to go between the strap and tank and instructions and.... __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

07-21-2009, 07:02 PM	#5
ShortStepper Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 25	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Hey Guys: I am in about the same stage of the installation as y'all are. I am now hunting for the filler neck, housing and opening from a S-10 (94 thorugh 99 or so I have been told) so I can fill from behind the side marker on my stepside. I will subcribe to this thread so that I can follow your progress.

07-22-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Well it in and here are some pics. Attached Images __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

07-22-2009, 10:54 PM	#7
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Install went pretty smoothly once I figured out and got some ideas from above. Put some rubber between the tank and the frame. and if my measurement is right I'll pretty much have to loose the last be cross sill. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

08-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Where are you guys planning to put the fuel filler? __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-09-2009, 08:34 PM	#9
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Yea I have the same question, but I can't find the right gas cap or door to hide a gas cap, without having major fab work which I can't do. Help

08-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#10
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Hey guys I just finished this install, here's some pics of my filler hose setup and gas cap. The gas cap is a boat gas filler. . . . __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-10-2009, 12:44 AM	#13
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump Thats nice but i'm coming thru the floor, hopefully Last edited by gmcdude; 08-10-2009 at 12:45 AM.

08-10-2009, 10:23 AM	#14
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump There must be a bunch of different ideas out there. Show us your work! __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-10-2009, 06:21 PM	#15
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Gas tank relocation....help before I jump What color is the wire that goes to the sending unit I need to find mine __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada



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