gas tank install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fdbdw · 10-07-2009, 06:06 PM

My buddy gave me his old tank out of his 71, I would like to make sure its clean before I put it in, anyone have any good tips or trick for cleaning and installing an old tank

myoldchevytruck · 10-07-2009, 07:30 PM

I had mine boiled clean and leak tested at the local radiator shop in town, they also put a lining in the tank. Lots of board members have used this method for cleaning out their old tanks.

fdbdw · 10-07-2009, 07:34 PM

What did they charge ya, i called one place and the guy wanted $100, for another 50 I could get a new one.

jbristo67 · 10-07-2009, 08:01 PM

Are you going to run a blazer tank or reg. After shipping a blazer tank is going to run you at least 250

myoldchevytruck · 10-07-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdbdw

What did they charge ya, i called one place and the guy wanted $100, for another 50 I could get a new one.

Mine ran around $100.00

unclewatts · 10-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Not much to installing the tank if it's stock. Make sure you replace the filter sock on the pickup with a new one while you're at it. BTW, if it's a 71, it probably has EEC. If your truck is not set up for that you have to plug some hoses and run a vented gas cap.

10-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	gas tank install My buddy gave me his old tank out of his 71, I would like to make sure its clean before I put it in, anyone have any good tips or trick for cleaning and installing an old tank

10-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: gas tank install I had mine boiled clean and leak tested at the local radiator shop in town, they also put a lining in the tank. Lots of board members have used this method for cleaning out their old tanks. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

10-07-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: gas tank install What did they charge ya, i called one place and the guy wanted $100, for another 50 I could get a new one.

10-07-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: gas tank install Are you going to run a blazer tank or reg. After shipping a blazer tank is going to run you at least 250 __________________ 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

10-07-2009, 11:28 PM	#6
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: gas tank install Not much to installing the tank if it's stock. Make sure you replace the filter sock on the pickup with a new one while you're at it. BTW, if it's a 71, it probably has EEC. If your truck is not set up for that you have to plug some hoses and run a vented gas cap. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 10-07-2009 at 11:30 PM.



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