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Title: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: BULLDOG on May 23, 2010, 07:41:53 pm
I noticed today that my fuel tank is leaking the rubber pad on the tank brase is rotting and there are some little holes.
So who makes a good fuel tank and how much trouble will it be to replace?
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 24, 2010, 02:12:43 am
do you want to keep the same tank location or would you want to move it to the rear like a blazer setup since you have to remove it?
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: BULLDOG on May 24, 2010, 06:52:25 am
Whats the advantage  of moving the fuel tank to the back?
But I probably just keep it in the stock place
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: HIGHPLAINSDRIFTER on May 24, 2010, 08:47:39 am
Whats the advantage  of moving the fuel tank to the back?
But I probably just keep it in the stock place


They are alot safer in the rear.  Saddle tanks don't fair that well in a side collison.
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: eventhorizon66 on May 24, 2010, 11:07:33 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not another saddle tank discussion >:(
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 24, 2010, 12:01:44 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not another saddle tank discussion >:(
Lmao but it makes for a better look since if you look at the trucks profile view you can see the tank just hanging there.  I would move mine in my truck once it goes bad but right now its working so no need to move mine
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: BULLDOG on May 24, 2010, 04:54:45 pm
Anyone done a write up on moving the fuel tank to the back?
Will a blazer tank fit or is there a kit?
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: eventhorizon66 on May 24, 2010, 04:59:46 pm
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: Captkaos on June 01, 2010, 01:45:35 pm
Depending on what you are after we can get tanks, but they are on an as order basis.  We don't stock them.
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: BULLDOG on June 01, 2010, 06:44:14 pm
Do you got a price on that tank
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: Captkaos on June 02, 2010, 12:43:54 am
What tank?
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: BULLDOG on June 02, 2010, 06:14:35 am
I think there was 2 size fuel tanks in 83 price for both
Do you all sale the sending units
Title: Re: Leaking fuel tank
Post by: Captkaos on June 02, 2010, 04:44:15 pm
It is $175 for 16gal, $165 for 20gal + shipping.  They would have to be drop shipped.
I have a supplier for the sending units but you can also pick them up from NAPA.  My supplier never keeps them in stock.