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02-01-2017, 05:38 PM
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Gas Tank
Looking to purchase a new or good used gas tank for my 1970 C-10 Pick-Up? Also will need the sending unit. Also any idea to keep or slow down the moisture inside the tank? Beside having to keep it full of fuel all the time? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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02-01-2017, 05:54 PM
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Re: Gas Tank
Quote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OER-FT5003A-...3D250671776305 And this http://www.ebay.com/itm/6428362-OER-...id=p5731.m3795
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02-01-2017, 09:35 PM
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Re: Gas Tank
I bought my gas tank from brothers trucks and the sending unit too. Fit was great. Dropped right in.
Yes, best to keep it full of gas if leaving for long periods with moving it around. Only way I know to keep the rust from starting.
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02-01-2017, 09:38 PM
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Location: West Virginia
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Re: Gas Tank
My tank is OEM and it flash rusted WITH a topped off tank.
I had it "renewed" and we will see if that does the trick. If parking for a long time, I would suggest draining the tank fully and letting the engine run until it quit. Would that cause "vapor lock?" |
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02-02-2017, 05:49 AM
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Re: Gas Tank
I believe all stock gas tanks are made of galvanized steel to resist corrosion. However today's ethanol/gas blends do tend to be corrosive in nature. Engines that sit for extended periods of time are more affected than those run regularly. Mississippi shouldn't be any more susceptible to in tank moisture buildup than any other locale.
There are fuel stabilizers and in tank coatings available to help keep them clean. You can use only high test grade gas to help prevent corrosion as it is ethanol free.
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02-02-2017, 06:53 AM
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Re: Gas Tank
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I have not looked at the 1972 tank set up... but I think most of the issue is the open"vented" nature of the fuel system.. ethanol draws in moisture . You'd not keep your brake master open because of this.. fluid collecting moisture.. If I was changing tanks(buying) I think I'd look at what the 72 set up is. and how sealed it is.. i.e. charcoal can /etc.. Wonder if anyone re-pops this in s.s. .. not that ,that will stop the fuel from sucking moisture.. |
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02-02-2017, 08:36 AM
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Re: Gas Tank
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02-02-2017, 08:40 AM
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Re: Gas Tank
I'm also looking for a fuel tank for my 70 C30. Will the tank in the Ebay link work for mine? The Ebay tank says its for a truck with EEC which I don't have on my 70. What are the differences if any?
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02-02-2017, 02:11 PM
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Location: okc, oklahoma
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Re: Gas Tank
I have two stock gas tanks ready for purchase. one has a sending unit the other doesn't but both are in Oklahoma city
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02-02-2017, 04:27 PM
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Location: Summit, MS.
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Re: Gas Tank
Are they new? Also can you send pics and price to ship to 39666?
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02-02-2017, 11:54 PM
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Location: Summit, MS.
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Re: Gas Tank
Anyone know what company would have the lowest priced gas tank to purchase? I purchased a tank about 2 years ago and it already has rust in the tank!
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02-03-2017, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: Gas Tank
I bought one last year from LMC Trucks. Brothers Trucks sells them. I'm sure there are others. I found between Brothers and LMC price and freight to me the total cost was almost the same.
http://www.lmctruck.com/ http://hhclassic.com/ http://www.topbananaparts.com/ http://www.brotherstrucks.com/ Browse the vendors who support this board too. They sometimes offer specials and discounts to members.
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02-03-2017, 07:20 AM
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Re: Gas Tank
Have a radiator shop boil it and coat the inside
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