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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: rugbychevyguy on May 27, 2015, 10:42:39 am
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Helo everyone, I'm new and have an 84 k10 with the 6.2 diesel and have a couple questions for y'all.
1. I recently had the idea of putting a flag as my headliner replacement and was wondering if there was anyone who has done this or has some suggestions of how to do it.
2. When i purchased this truck i was given the 2 saddle tanks with the sending units and straps and everything. It currently has a 100 gallon transfer tank that works but i would like to hook up these tanks so i can see how much fuel i have with my fuel gauge instead of a stick haha. Any suggestions on how to make sure these are clean and leak free befote i install them?
Thank you
Colton
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For the headliner fabric glue would be your best bet and possible very short staples just to hold it. The glue comes in aresol cans and you can usually pick it up at ant parts store. A flag big enough to cover the headliner isn't going to be very cheap and I would recommend the thickest fabric that you can find when buying one. It will help The glue bond. That being said try to find a cloth flag and not nylon.
For the tanks if they aren't baffeled and you suspect rust..get a cheap bicycle chain from Walmart and spray wd40 or pb blaster in the tank. Then its all about shaking. If you don't see any signs of internal rust then I usually just use a water hose followed by air and then rubbing alcohol to evaporate the rest of the water out. I'm sure there are plenty of other ways but this has worked for me and a lot of others in the past. Reccomend making sure that you still have the transfer valve and wiring harness for the tanks.
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The thought of wd40 and a bike chain in a steel can makes me cringe....no offense intended frotosride. Wd40 always leaves residue and ends up attracting dirt later on. There are better solvents...
...myself....I'd take the tanks to my local radiator shop....for about $50, they'll clean, pressure test, and repair the tanks as needed. Then I'd drive with piece of mind rather than replace x amount of fuel filters because I, personally didn't get the whole thing cleaned after a whole day and a half of supply getting, shaking, drying, wondering, forum posting, etc......only to find a possible leak later too. My personal MO....do it right the first time and save twice the time and money.