Replacing fuel tank ?'s
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Replacing fuel tank ?'s
While I'm in the process of pulling my C6, I thought I would go ahead and pull the leaking fuel tanks and replace them with an Aluminum boat tank. I want to do away the crummy fuel selector and valves, just a straight run. Has anyone here done this ? I plan on just putting one tank in. Do I need to mount a delivery pump ? If so, where is the best location and type ? I only need a 20 - 30 gallon tank for what I do, although a 50 plus would be good for when the price is right.
I'm also thinking about installing a freshwater tank in the other location. It would be nice to be able to wash down after hunting, camping, etc.. Anyone done this mod ?
I'm also thinking about installing a freshwater tank in the other location. It would be nice to be able to wash down after hunting, camping, etc.. Anyone done this mod ?
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I can pick up aluminum or poly boat tanks easy (meaning cheap) around where I live. the steel does not seem to hold up in the salt air very well. I just want to do this once. So, eliminating all of the known failure points I know of should help, ie... mech. fuel pump, selector/return valve, steel tank, etc...
I know you guys up north are wondering why I would want to drive around with a square block of ice under my truck, don't worry, it's not a problem here
I know you guys up north are wondering why I would want to drive around with a square block of ice under my truck, don't worry, it's not a problem here
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mtscompany sells some nice plastic tanks to replace ours. MTS COMPANY, L.C. - Plastic fuel tanks for Jeep, Ford, Chevy, Scout, ******, and Toyota Also there is a 38 gallon you can put in the rear just have to extend the sender and float.
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Thanks Onus, that might be an option too. Sure wish they would post the price.
Starmilt, I would like more capacity but could live with less if it means saving a few bucks and getting a better tank with cleaner set-up.
I'm gonna have to drop the ones I have, see what I'm dealing with then decide from there. I read some good threads on here with plumbing ideas that may make the stock tanks better.
I'm sure I've lost a couple hundred dollars out of the tanks I have now, so, I'm not too happy with them.
Starmilt, I would like more capacity but could live with less if it means saving a few bucks and getting a better tank with cleaner set-up.
I'm gonna have to drop the ones I have, see what I'm dealing with then decide from there. I read some good threads on here with plumbing ideas that may make the stock tanks better.
I'm sure I've lost a couple hundred dollars out of the tanks I have now, so, I'm not too happy with them.
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