Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 07-26-2010, 07:01 PM

Judging from the size of it, I am guessing it is a 40 gallon tank. But I wanted to check with the experts. It takes up the full space front to rear between the crossmembers. And the front of it is hanging a little lower than it would if the straps were in place.

If need be, I can take some measurements.

Thanks.

STOCKISH · 07-26-2010, 10:23 PM

Sure looks like it but measurements would tell for sure. Whatchs thinking now man?

glock35ipsc · 07-26-2010, 11:31 PM

Well I thought about putting it in Fred at some point, but I think it's gonna be too long front to rear. I've heard that the 40's won't fit in a SWB, and I was too sore from yesterdays workout to crawl under Fred to measure it.

motornut · 07-27-2010, 10:24 PM

yup looks right to me

TheApocalyptican · 07-28-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut

yup looks right to me

agreed....looks just like how mine fits

glock35ipsc · 07-28-2010, 09:12 AM

Cool, thanks guys. I'll probably store it for now and use it for my 70 K10's LS engine swap.

foamypirate · 08-06-2010, 02:40 PM

Does anyone know if these fit in a LWB? I've been toying with replacing the dual 16s that came on my long bed (not sure why it doesn't have 20s...but it doesn't), with one of these 40s. It would also help simplify the plumbing when I do my 6.0L swap.

RandyP · 08-06-2010, 03:07 PM

Have been told the 40 gallon will work in the LWB. Was tempted to do it, but since neither of my saddle tanks is giving me issues, I just can not justify it.

glock35ipsc · 08-06-2010, 04:17 PM

I'm hoping it will fit in my 70 K10 LWB when I put a 4.8 or 5.3 in it. I'm sure I can make it fit.

foamypirate · 08-06-2010, 04:30 PM

If you get a chance to measure the tank, can you post up the dimensions? I want to compare them to the dimensions Rockauto has on the 40gal tank. Then I'm going to town measuring my truck. It's already missing the spare tire carrier, so that makes putting it in a little easier. Just need to see how I would route the fuel filler hose.

85burb · 08-06-2010, 07:18 PM

Mine takes up the hole area back there and i have only been able to stuff 20 gallons in at close to 1/4 tank.

glock35ipsc · 08-06-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by foamypirate

If you get a chance to measure the tank, can you post up the dimensions? I want to compare them to the dimensions Rockauto has on the 40gal tank. Then I'm going to town measuring my truck. It's already missing the spare tire carrier, so that makes putting it in a little easier. Just need to see how I would route the fuel filler hose.

Approx 33"L x 26"W x 12.5"D

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-06-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 85burb

Mine takes up the hole area back there and i have only been able to stuff 20 gallons in at close to 1/4 tank.

Sounds like you've got the little 30 gallon tank.

85burb · 08-07-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Sounds like you've got the little 30 gallon tank.

I was thinking 25. Normall fill up a tad bit above 1/4 is 17 gallons. unless my gauge is off........

07-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Judging from the size of it, I am guessing it is a 40 gallon tank. But I wanted to check with the experts. It takes up the full space front to rear between the crossmembers. And the front of it is hanging a little lower than it would if the straps were in place. If need be, I can take some measurements. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-26-2010 at 07:02 PM.

07-26-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Sure looks like it but measurements would tell for sure. Whatchs thinking now man? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Well I thought about putting it in Fred at some point, but I think it's gonna be too long front to rear. I've heard that the 40's won't fit in a SWB, and I was too sore from yesterdays workout to crawl under Fred to measure it. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-27-2010, 10:24 PM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? yup looks right to me __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-28-2010, 09:12 AM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Cool, thanks guys. I'll probably store it for now and use it for my 70 K10's LS engine swap. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-06-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Does anyone know if these fit in a LWB? I've been toying with replacing the dual 16s that came on my long bed (not sure why it doesn't have 20s...but it doesn't), with one of these 40s. It would also help simplify the plumbing when I do my 6.0L swap.

08-06-2010, 03:07 PM	#8
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Have been told the 40 gallon will work in the LWB. Was tempted to do it, but since neither of my saddle tanks is giving me issues, I just can not justify it. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-06-2010, 04:17 PM	#9
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? I'm hoping it will fit in my 70 K10 LWB when I put a 4.8 or 5.3 in it. I'm sure I can make it fit. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-06-2010, 04:30 PM	#10
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? If you get a chance to measure the tank, can you post up the dimensions? I want to compare them to the dimensions Rockauto has on the 40gal tank. Then I'm going to town measuring my truck. It's already missing the spare tire carrier, so that makes putting it in a little easier. Just need to see how I would route the fuel filler hose.

08-06-2010, 07:18 PM	#11
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Burb guys please look... is this a 40 gallon tank? Mine takes up the hole area back there and i have only been able to stuff 20 gallons in at close to 1/4 tank. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle



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