CHEVY C10 | Rear Gas Tank Install / Conversion
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2021
- On today's episode of Classics Are Better I am going to remove an old beat up fuel cell and install a brand new LMC 17 gallon rear mount center fill gas tank in my 1966 Chevy C10 I call "Bandit".
I go over the stock tank removal, fuel cell removal, new tank install, and how to plumb it up to your fuel system. Not too hard of a job, just takes a little elbow grease. Hopefully this video will help guide some of you out there thinking of doing this yourself. Personally I am not a big fan of having the gas tank inside the cab with me!
PLEASE be safe if you are handling gasoline, it can obviously be dangerous. Again I am not a professional mechanic, but I was able to get it done without issue, take your time and be smart and it should work out for you. Consider my video as just a guide to a possible way to get the task done. Be safe and use your brain when doing projects!
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Thanks buddy, I'm getting ready to do this with my 72 c10. You helped me out a bunch
I appreciate you watching, thank you. Glad it helped. Checked your channel out, love that 3000GT man!
Great video, never going to miss the gas smell in the cabin!
Thank you, ya that cabin gas smell gets old quick!
Loved the video! Seems like a lot of people are really liking the content bro! ❤
Thanks for watching man, just trying to stay after it!
Thanks man, doing this now on my LS swapped 70!
Thanks for watching, hope it helps out, Im actually doing an LS swap on that truck right now! What set up you putting in your '70?
Travis, you need some rubber between the metal tank flange and the frame. I used an old mud flap or horse mat. But the tank must be isolated from the frame with rubber. Then use your ground wire off the tank to the frame like you did. Great job dude!
Hey bro, I appreciate the advice, I had bought some no squeak mat for it, but was a pain while filming so didn't use, I could slide some of that under there easily. Is it for noise while driving or does it effect the grounding?
@@CLASSICSAREBETTER grounding and vibration issues wearing holes in softer metals. Just like rubber mounting your radiator for shock and wear reasons. The tank is the same way. Sensitive sending unit and electronics in there, so isolating from the frame eliminates noise from other components.
Great video
Thanks man!
Nice job!!
Thank you!
My brother really needs one of those for his '71 C-10! We definitely don't like the factory tank mounted in the cab!
Was super easy working with the tank from LMC Truck. Fit perfectly. And best part is I can move the bench seat back a few inches, which helps cuz im 6'3. I recommend the swap!
What are your thoughts on spraying a rubberized coating on the tank?
I don't think it would hurt anything, but probably overkill. I did go back and add some thin rubber sound proofing under just the straps, no squeaks.
I'm doing a similar install, what's that aluminum fuel line, and what do i need to bend it into shape and connect?
I think I picked that up from LMC Truck, believe it was a 25ft spool. I just use a cheap Harbor Freight tubing bender to shape that kinda stuff. On this truck I decided to do an LS swap so im now using black braided nylon lines with AN fittings. Thank you for watching, good luck on your project!
Perhaps you can help me. I have a 2003 E350. It's a box. I need a gas tank but I've had no luck finding a used one in any good shape. And the new one is very very expensive. Could you recommend a way I can find some other gas tank to install. Since it's fuel injected that's going to make a difference correct?
Thanks for your help.
I don't normally work on vans, but from a quick search I see that they are a little pricey starting around $200-300. Best bet if you don't want to buy new is to call a few local pick n pull type auto junk yards, search FB marketplace and ebay. Best of luck on the hunt!
Hey bro! Killer video! Ever get the rear end / driveline figured out?
No sir not yet, with all that bad weather last week, was just playing catch up with the gas tank. Driveline angle definitely still on the TO DO list lol.
Do you drill holes to bolt on straps only and bolt tank to the two existing holes already on frame separately??
So I drilled two holes to connect one side of the straps. The tank itself is not bolted in, just held tight by the straps. The idea being that with just the straps holding it you can loosen one side and drop the tank if needed, if you bolt the tank itself in then you'd have to remove the bed to loosen them and drop the tank (which would be a pain). Good luck on your project!
Cool!! Makes sense… Thanks for the quick response!!!👍🏼
Hey man great video! Just wondering what’s the name of the tank or truck it’s made for?
Thanks for watching! That was the 17 gallon center fill tank from the company LMC truck, it is specifically for the c10, pretty affordable, they have a side fill version available as well. Good luck on the job!
Does anyone know if this tank will also fit the frame rails of a 1980 C10? I would assume it would, but not sure if anyone knows for certain.
Thank you for watching, unfortunately I am unsure if it will fit, but LMC has the dimensions on their website, you could always try and just measure off of that. Good luck with your project!
¿como se llama la toma de combustible o como la consigo?
great video. how did you vent the tank?
Thank you! The tank has a small vent line out on top of it, I just stuck a small filter on the end of it to keep dirt dobbers out.
Hey bro, Where can I get a new tank installation kit like this online??
Hey man thank you for watching, I got this tank and hangers etc all from LMC Truck.
I should have mounted ground on bottom side in case needs dropped.
That is a very good point. It would be a huge pain to get hung up on one freaking wire up top if you had to pull it. Or at least give yourself a lot of extra wire on it.
So someone did this one my 66’ Chev. It is exposed to the weather. Will water get in? Also I have one small tube left open off the sending unit. Can I just throw a breather on it? Thanks in advance 😊
The small tube left open off the sending unit is most likely the vent, you should be able to just throw a breather on it. Long as you have the lines on it secure and a breather on the vent, I would think it's pretty water resistant. Are you running with no bed floor?
@@CLASSICSAREBETTER ya that’s the problem. No bed there to keep anything from collecting on top of tank
@@TruckThisGarage It should be ok as is, but two ideas if your worried... It would look horrible, but you could always ratchet strap a tarp around it or something. I would probably just put a drip pan over it with a brick or bungie cords to hold it in place when it's parked at home, remove when you drive kinda thing. Will buy you time till you get a bed floor figured out.
@@CLASSICSAREBETTER 😂 nailed it. I have an oil catch pan and brick over it right now. But tired of it taking up space In the garage. I need to get my 54 Pulled out so I can do the steering linkage.
What is the name of the fuel intake or how do I get it?
I got all the parts off LMCtruck.com for this video, not sure if you mean the fuel sending unit or the fuel filler, the ones I used....Sending unit part #32-4054, fuel filler I used was part #32-5803. Hope that helps!
Is that sending unit 3/8 inch?
Yep, its 3/8. I have it on a quick connect now. Its from LMC Truck, think its part #32-4054. Thanks for watching!
Have you had any problems with the tank since you put it in? I need to do this to my c10 soon.
Only issue is when I switched to fuel injection, the hole was too small for an in tank pump, so I had to use a Holley inline pump. Far as the tank itself, it has been just fine.
That is an issue that LMC should have informed the buyer & corrected the problem since most builds are EFI today. @@CLASSICSAREBETTER
@@invisableobserver I agree, I will say that it worked just fine for the 305sbc that used to be in the truck. If you are going to run efi then I would just get something from tanksinc.com
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@@CLASSICSAREBETTER Thanks, I'll check it out. Right now I'm trying to figure out why my drivers side radiator fan is not working. This summer heat has fried everything, including my brain. I'm recovering from no electricity for a month because old breaker box caught on fire on my house.
Where can i buy this thank?.
Hi thank you for watching, I got the tank from www.lmctruck.com it is the 17 gallon rear mount center fill tank. They also have a side fill version that holds a few more gallons I believe. Best of luck on your project!!
What about the vent. Where does that run to?
Mine is just venting to atmosphere as is. They do sell attachments that can seal for safety if you roll over to prevent gas leakage. I just went basic.
@@CLASSICSAREBETTER thank you.
Where do you buy ????
I got the tank from LMC Truck.
Please tell me you moved that transmission cooler. Lol how stupid can you be putting the cooler next to the exhaust manifold. They are cooking the transmission fluid. Also they should have a fan on it.
Oh man it gets worse than that, the line is kinked right before it goes in the tranny too lol, not worth saving any of it. Luckily just bought a better motor and tranny, hopefully have a video out on the swap in few weeks. Thanks for watching!
POR-15 DOES NOT LIKE SUNLIGHT!! TURNS CHALKY.
Chasis Saver works WAY BETTER!
This was KBS Rust Seal not POR-15, they are similar, I will have to check into the Chasis Saver.