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Canada20 · 06-20-2004, 12:02 PM

Hey all. I know there used to be plenty of really good threads about changing saddle tanks and I searched but I can't seem to find them; where'd they go?

I'm going to be changing out the tanks on my '81 in the next couple of days. The driver's side tank is already out but it was a buddy of mine who removed it so I'm not sure which line goes where now that it's my turn to hook a replacement up. Also, we cut the lines to get the tank out, is that going to cause any headaches?

Any tips/advice are appreciated (including "go search!"

)

Greg

SanitysBane · 06-20-2004, 01:56 PM

just get new lines in the right ID, u can't mix up the lines, there is 3 differnt sizes, just match them up.

Canada20 · 06-20-2004, 10:37 PM

That's good news. Thanks!

Greg

*1FaastC10* · 06-20-2004, 10:48 PM

tank doesnt matter which side it goes on either, just make sure it has the right filler on it.

Canada20 · 07-01-2004, 12:36 AM

I can't believe what a pain in the neck it was to find a filler hose for this. Kinda wish we hadn't cut the original to get the tank out. Now I'm stuck with hose that's a little on the small side which is making it tough to work onto the upstream fitting from the tank. Oh well. just takes a little longer I guess (er..hope).

Greg

Russell · 07-01-2004, 12:39 AM

Hey Greg -- I've got a 3 spare saddle tanks (one has a hole in the side) you can have if you want it. My brother works in Calgary, and he could probally fit it in his trunk to take it south... The one is here at home already, the other two are still on my parts truck, and I'd have to pull em off sometime...

If you wanna help me out at all, I'm lookin for a K-5 parts truck to get the fuel tank, and mounting cross members off of for my truck... The saddle tanks would be free

Canada20 · 07-01-2004, 12:59 AM

Hiya Russel. Thanks for the offer of the tanks but I already found one from Jeepstuff that looks like it should do the trick. All that's left for me is the wrestling match to try and get the sucker into place.

As for the K5 parts, check out www.4wheeler.ca , there might even be someone in your neck of the woods. If I happen on a K5 I'll see what I can do.

Thanks!

Greg

(BTW, Jeepstuff has a website; www.jeepstuff.8m.com )

06-20-2004, 12:02 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Saddle tanks; changing out? Hey all. I know there used to be plenty of really good threads about changing saddle tanks and I searched but I can't seem to find them; where'd they go? I'm going to be changing out the tanks on my '81 in the next couple of days. The driver's side tank is already out but it was a buddy of mine who removed it so I'm not sure which line goes where now that it's my turn to hook a replacement up. Also, we cut the lines to get the tank out, is that going to cause any headaches? Any tips/advice are appreciated (including "go search!" ) Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

06-20-2004, 01:56 PM	#2
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	just get new lines in the right ID, u can't mix up the lines, there is 3 differnt sizes, just match them up. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-20-2004, 10:37 PM	#3
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	That's good news. Thanks! Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

07-01-2004, 12:36 AM	#5
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	I can't believe what a pain in the neck it was to find a filler hose for this. Kinda wish we hadn't cut the original to get the tank out. Now I'm stuck with hose that's a little on the small side which is making it tough to work onto the upstream fitting from the tank. Oh well. just takes a little longer I guess (er..hope). Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

07-01-2004, 12:39 AM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hey Greg -- I've got a 3 spare saddle tanks (one has a hole in the side) you can have if you want it. My brother works in Calgary, and he could probally fit it in his trunk to take it south... The one is here at home already, the other two are still on my parts truck, and I'd have to pull em off sometime... If you wanna help me out at all, I'm lookin for a K-5 parts truck to get the fuel tank, and mounting cross members off of for my truck... The saddle tanks would be free __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 07-01-2004 at 12:46 AM.

06-20-2004, 10:48 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	tank doesnt matter which side it goes on either, just make sure it has the right filler on it.

07-01-2004, 12:59 AM	#7
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Hiya Russel. Thanks for the offer of the tanks but I already found one from Jeepstuff that looks like it should do the trick. All that's left for me is the wrestling match to try and get the sucker into place. As for the K5 parts, check out www.4wheeler.ca , there might even be someone in your neck of the woods. If I happen on a K5 I'll see what I can do. Thanks! Greg (BTW, Jeepstuff has a website; www.jeepstuff.8m.com ) __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?



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