LMC rear gas tank install

[joe231]

Originally Posted by CSoliz

lakeroadster's application is very nice. but, what would be the best way to make that application work on a fleetside?

you could basically do the filler the same way in the rear corner of the bed and put a small filler door up high, or even on the top rail of the bed.

[brawley]

Hey lakeroadster, I have a couple of questions- can you bolt the flange of the tank to the frame to hold it in place? also what ohm is the sending unit -will it work with stock gauge? im not sure what outlet to run fuel line does it come with directions? thanks

[bubba327]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

My vote is for the application installed by lakeroadster.

Mine too! Where did you get this tank?

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by brawley

Hey lakeroadster, I have a couple of questions- can you bolt the flange of the tank to the frame to hold it in place? also what ohm is the sending unit -will it work with stock gauge? im not sure what outlet to run fuel line does it come with directions? thanks

Originally Posted by bubba327

Mine too! Where did you get this tank?

Hey guys check out my build thread for additional information. Data on the gas tank is thread #8
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3528171

And as far as bolting through the flange, this tank is designed to be supported with straps. The flanges are sheet metal and not designed for support. Not saying you couldn't do it, just saying that structurally I don't think it is a good idea.

[jess66chevy]

Check this out! Its has good info!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=fuel+fill

Next is here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=77104
Hope this helps!!

[Captainfab]

I'm afraid your links are not working.....might double check them

Originally Posted by jess66chevy

Check this out! Its has good info!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=fuel+fill

Next is here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=77104
Hope this helps!!

[jess66chevy]

ok try this....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=fuel+fill

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Apache63

Here´s a few pic´s of my LMC Gas tank kit!

that´s my way to install the tank!!






















Pat

Saved for reference.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Saved for reference.

Thats where I'm going with mine, I just need to find a door for the fender.
I have an aluminum tank now but it's a bed fill and don't want to fill it there.

[nelson-ohio]

Is there any reason why you should not install the tank with the filling port pointed to the passenger side? I put it in both ways, and can't think of any reason why you can not do it either way, but I have only see people doing it with the fill port on the driver side.

Just curious to hear if there is a reason for it.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by nelson-ohio

Is there any reason why you should not install the tank with the filling port pointed to the passenger side? I put it in both ways, and can't think of any reason why you can not do it either way, but I have only see people doing it with the fill port on the driver side.

Just curious to hear if there is a reason for it.

Now youve dont it - thinking for yourself.

[ImpalaJim]

I bought a lmc tank and think its a turd!! I bought all new cross members and don't want to hack them up! They advertise it for 60 66 and what a turd!!! If I could send it back they would have it back. Im thinking on cutting the spout and relocating it but a 200 dollar tank you should not have to do that!!! I have had good luck with all the parts Ive bought from lmc till I got this piece of dung. the pics of it in look great but I want to see hack jobs on cross members to make the thing fit!! I really hate bed floor fills.

[65Gregg]

Mine fills behind the drivers side tail light.

[ImpalaJim]

I still want to see some mods to the cross member for this tank and I bought 4 brand new 1s for my truck. All I see is the spout and cross member in each others way.

[Platinum00]

What did you guys use to plug the extra ports?
I know one should be the vent but what about the other ones?

[elf w/capital T]

Has anyone used this tank and used an inline fuel pump setup??? I am debating on getting a whole new tank, I cannot stand the whine of my inline pump

[Hatzman]

This blazer tank is a POS... Do not spend the time and money on it if you plan on using a bed side fill. There is no way to get the filler to sit anywhere behind the rear of the wheel well to get a clean install. Also, my bed frame cross bracket sits RIGHT on the filler!! "Minor fabrication" is what the add said... False!

I had to hack off two cross members on my frame and the thing STILL doesn't fit right... If you want the filler on the passenger side and you don't mind, I think that would work, but the filler door will be in front of the wheel well which would look a little oakie to me...

I'm ordering a custom tank to now take advantage of all the room I have back there...

I'm a little peeved about this to say the least.

[elf w/capital T]

Yes, I had the issue too, made it work with some flex rubber and a few pipe bends from the junk yard, and cut my brand new crossmember but it is done! now needing to go with an in-tank fuel pump for my ls swap, i cannot stand the sound of my inline pump. yucckkk

[Chevy Fleetside]

This is what I did with mine for now. I don't know if I am going to keep it this way. Makes a mess when pulling the pump out. Of course if I were going to do it again I probably would not use the blazer set up.

[basstracker98k]

This is how I installed my tank its farther ahead then I would have liked but I didnt want to remove the crossmember. Just have to open the tailgate to fuel up.

[elf w/capital T]

Hatzman, sent you a message! Also where are you getting your new custom tank?

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by basstracker98k

This is how I installed my tank its farther ahead then I would have liked but I didnt want to remove the crossmember. Just have to open the tailgate to fuel up.

Could you show some pictures of the support straps on both sides? Just bought the same tank and can't figure how the stupid things work. Seems they bent them wrong.

[basstracker98k]

TJ,
Here's a couple of close up shots if there are some different angles or views you need let me know I can get some more shots anytime. I was able to use the existing holes in that section of frame.

[TJ's Chevy]

Thanks for posting! I ended up having to straighten them and re-bend. I'll post up some pictures for future reference.

[Jimal]

Hmm...

I wonder how lakeroadster's solution would work in a short step? When I bought my truck it came with the LMC "side fill" tank, which of course interferes with bed crossmember.



So I sold that one and bought "top fill" tank, which works, but put the filler in the bed, which limits the utility of my working truck just a bit.



Another issue is how low the tank hangs. It isn't a huge issue in my K10 once I installed a bumper, but I'm not a fan.



But my biggest issue with the LMC tanks is the lack of baffling, which makes the gauge go crazy when driving. I would also imagine that fuel starvation could be an issue if I ever let the tank run below a quarter full.