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Blake_H · 07-09-2011, 09:34 PM

So I have been messing around the past week or so trying to fix all the little things on my '86 swb 4x4 as my '87 dd is going away at the end of the month. You can see some of the fun here. Let's just say this truck has some "electrical issues".

Anyway, I was rather proud of myself that I got it all figured out and the ESC bypassed for it to run. I live out in the sticks and was concerned I wouldn't make to the nearest gas station. I did make it and filled the right side tank up. Much to my surprise, the gas gauge works. Cool, I can cross that off the list. So, I change positions at the pump and start to fill up the driver's side.

I knew it was to good to be true. So I hurry and get off the island and onto a dirt lot next to the gas station. I was watching 6 gallons of gas pour out. The owner of the station was nice enough to give me a bucket to collect it in, but the gas that was draining into the bucket was filthy. Luckily, I had the tools with me, so I pulled the plastic protector and what a surprise!

This is what was on the ground after everything was done and I moved the truck.

I think I need a new tank. What do you guys think?

But other than that little adventure, it has been running smooth for a couple of days. I just need to work over the electrical to fix all the gremlins, but otherwise it's a decent truck. It's the first swb I've ever owned and I have to say I kinda like it!

Goldfinger · 07-09-2011, 09:50 PM

a little duct tape and jb weld will do it

Meatman · 07-09-2011, 09:53 PM

Holy crap. Thats pretty bad.

Goldfinger · 07-09-2011, 09:54 PM

make me glad mines rust free.

motornut · 07-09-2011, 11:13 PM

maybe a quick tac-weld with some flat aluminum so it won't rust out again
then yup little bondo good to go,and some touch up paint
yud never know!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-10-2011, 01:25 AM

Damn ya that's gotta be about the worst one I have ever seen ever! I had one in my old '86 that would piss a little bit out when it had gas in that tank but nothing near that bad. Ya I vote for throwing it away haha!

**old Rusty C10** · 07-10-2011, 08:47 AM

looks like youre gonna have some fun swapping gas tanks

Dan1969 · 07-10-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

a little duct tape and jb weld will do it

Word! Ha ha. I got duct tape covering my air injection system.

Blake_H · 07-10-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

looks like youre gonna have some fun swapping gas tanks

Yes I am! I will be removing the bed and changing both tanks at the same time. I'm so excited

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The pictures really don't do it justice. It looks alot worse in person.

cjlinkster · 07-10-2011, 02:30 PM

Been then done that; I just changed my driver side gas tank yesterday. I pulled the tank from under the truck, and it took me around 4 hours to change it out. I would recommend pulling the bed for a tank change.

good luck!

07-09-2011, 09:34 PM	#1
Blake_H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 217	Experienced technical difficulty today So I have been messing around the past week or so trying to fix all the little things on my '86 swb 4x4 as my '87 dd is going away at the end of the month. You can see some of the fun here. Let's just say this truck has some "electrical issues". Anyway, I was rather proud of myself that I got it all figured out and the ESC bypassed for it to run. I live out in the sticks and was concerned I wouldn't make to the nearest gas station. I did make it and filled the right side tank up. Much to my surprise, the gas gauge works. Cool, I can cross that off the list. So, I change positions at the pump and start to fill up the driver's side. I knew it was to good to be true. So I hurry and get off the island and onto a dirt lot next to the gas station. I was watching 6 gallons of gas pour out. The owner of the station was nice enough to give me a bucket to collect it in, but the gas that was draining into the bucket was filthy. Luckily, I had the tools with me, so I pulled the plastic protector and what a surprise! This is what was on the ground after everything was done and I moved the truck. I think I need a new tank. What do you guys think? But other than that little adventure, it has been running smooth for a couple of days. I just need to work over the electrical to fix all the gremlins, but otherwise it's a decent truck. It's the first swb I've ever owned and I have to say I kinda like it!

07-09-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today a little duct tape and jb weld will do it __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

07-09-2011, 09:53 PM	#3
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today Holy crap. Thats pretty bad. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

07-09-2011, 09:54 PM	#4
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today make me glad mines rust free. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

07-09-2011, 11:13 PM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today maybe a quick tac-weld with some flat aluminum so it won't rust out again then yup little bondo good to go,and some touch up paint yud never know! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-10-2011, 01:25 AM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today Damn ya that's gotta be about the worst one I have ever seen ever! I had one in my old '86 that would piss a little bit out when it had gas in that tank but nothing near that bad. Ya I vote for throwing it away haha! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-10-2011, 08:47 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today looks like youre gonna have some fun swapping gas tanks __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-10-2011, 02:30 PM	#10
cjlinkster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta ga Posts: 150	Re: Experienced technical difficulty today Been then done that; I just changed my driver side gas tank yesterday. I pulled the tank from under the truck, and it took me around 4 hours to change it out. I would recommend pulling the bed for a tank change. good luck! __________________ 1984 C20, 454, 4 speed named "Gold Member"



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