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5150 · 10-22-2015, 10:35 AM

I've keep getting leaks coming from my tank where I'm apparently scraping it. As of now I have a 87-G20 tank out of a conversion van. I'm running a 5.3 and my fuel pump is in the tank like it was back in 87, of course it's a stronger pump for the 5.3.

Any recommendations on different tanks that will tuck up in there better?

kehstr · 10-22-2015, 05:13 PM

When i was putting my truck together, i was going to have the same problem, and no matter how much i looked, i could never find a gas tank that would work. So i'm building one from scratch. So that or modifying your current one (if you can) is about the only option, sorry i wish there was another option.

**LockDoc** · 10-22-2015, 08:04 PM

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Fix it or replace it and put a skid plate on it....

LockDoc

5150 · 10-22-2015, 09:11 PM

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Fix it or replace it and put a skid plate on it....

LockDoc

Where can I get a skid plate?

hugger6933 · 10-22-2015, 09:29 PM

1X1 square tube and 1/8 inch plate would do it. The Blazer tank might work for you the smaller gallon one. The EP 381 pump [if that is what you have] would go right in

5150 · 10-22-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

1X1 square tube and 1/8 inch plate would do it. The Blazer tank might work for you the smaller gallon one. The EP 381 pump [if that is what you have] would go right in

Yes, that's the pump I'm running.

Thanks, I thought I saw someone on here selling skid plates at one time, but I can't find the post.

**LockDoc** · 10-23-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Where can I get a skid plate?

I'm with Hugger, I would just make one, or have it made if you don't have the equipment to do it......

LockDoc

5150 · 10-24-2015, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys, tried to patch the pin point hole and now it's a lot bigger!! Looks like a new tank is the only option. and a skid plate.

10-22-2015, 10:35 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Gas Tank for Lowered or Bagged Suburbans I've keep getting leaks coming from my tank where I'm apparently scraping it. As of now I have a 87-G20 tank out of a conversion van. I'm running a 5.3 and my fuel pump is in the tank like it was back in 87, of course it's a stronger pump for the 5.3. Any recommendations on different tanks that will tuck up in there better? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

10-22-2015, 05:13 PM	#2
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 750	Re: Gas Tank for Lowered or Bagged Suburbans When i was putting my truck together, i was going to have the same problem, and no matter how much i looked, i could never find a gas tank that would work. So i'm building one from scratch. So that or modifying your current one (if you can) is about the only option, sorry i wish there was another option.

10-22-2015, 08:04 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Gas Tank for Lowered or Bagged Suburbans - Fix it or replace it and put a skid plate on it.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-22-2015, 09:29 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Gas Tank for Lowered or Bagged Suburbans 1X1 square tube and 1/8 inch plate would do it. The Blazer tank might work for you the smaller gallon one. The EP 381 pump [if that is what you have] would go right in

10-24-2015, 01:26 PM	#8
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Gas Tank for Lowered or Bagged Suburbans Thanks guys, tried to patch the pin point hole and now it's a lot bigger!! Looks like a new tank is the only option. and a skid plate. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4



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