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Old 01-24-2010, 01:47 PM   #1
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Blazer tanks

what year are the blazer tanks people are using, and any links on how toos?
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:56 PM   #2
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Re: Blazer tanks

mine is a 87 blazer tank. i used it so i could use the in tank elec pump. captkoas can hook you up with everything you need for the swap.
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:42 PM   #3
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Re: Blazer tanks

Thanks so much! That is perfect.
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:49 PM   #4
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Re: Blazer tanks

Here's Captkaos's how to http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/suicidal.html click on the "how to" on the left.
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Old 01-24-2010, 09:17 PM   #5
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Re: Blazer tanks

Looks like the filler neck has been turned alittle?????
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:06 PM   #6
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Looks like the filler neck has been turned alittle?????
good eye! i did turn it a little. just pointed it to my fuel door a little.
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:15 PM   #7
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How low does it hang below the frame?
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Old 04-04-2010, 09:33 PM   #8
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Re: Blazer tanks

do you any finished pics?
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:20 AM   #9
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Re: Blazer tanks

Here is a link to my build thread and I pretty much followded captkaos' instructions except for a few minor mods...
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Old 05-26-2010, 12:07 AM   #10
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Re: Blazer tanks

Bringing this one back to the top. What size tank are you guys using? It looks like the 31 gallon is the one that was in the 88-91 Blazers. But I am concerned about overall height. The 25 gallon is listed (lmc) at 10.75" tall vs the 31 gallon at 12.75". I know I can get under my truck and do all the measuring in the world. But I also know that just measuring does not truly show where it will sit. My clearance is limited as alot of you know.

I am at the point of deciding if I am going to pursue a Blazer tank and use the stock in tank pump with a regulator. Or just keep the saddle tanks and get a new inline pump. I think the cost will be close either way. I would really rather do the Blazer tank. I just want to be as sure as I can that it will fit.
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Old 05-26-2010, 01:27 PM   #11
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Re: Blazer tanks

still not 1 picture of 1 installed with bed on too see how low it hangs.. hhhuuummm cant believe no1 has one picture
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Old 05-27-2010, 11:41 PM   #12
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TTT for an answer on tank size and maybe some good pics under fully assembled trucks.
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Old 05-27-2010, 11:46 PM   #13
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hahaha the pictures will never come ahahaha
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Old 06-26-2010, 03:44 PM   #14
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I found a 31 gallon. Picking it up this weekend hopefully. I guess we just wait and see what I figure out.
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Old 07-02-2010, 10:41 AM   #15
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Re: Blazer tanks

Gerald, I'm picking up a 31 this weekend. How's yours going?
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:46 AM   #16
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Re: Blazer tanks

I PM'd OJOE about it before and he said the tank hangs 6" below his frame. He said his bumper is 14" off the ground and the tank is 11" off the ground.
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:57 AM   #17
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Wow, I'm going to have to check tonight then. I don't know if I've got that room to spare.
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Old 07-02-2010, 12:09 PM   #18
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Re: Blazer tanks

I was thinking someone told me the 31 gallon tank would not work on a SWB, had to be the 25 gallon. The 31 gallon tank hanging underneath my suburban comes down 7.5" below the bottom of the frame, if that helps at all in your measuring. There is a void between the tank and the floor, but it is not but maybe 1/2" really.
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25 gallon tanks measure 29"x28"x11". 31 gallon tanks measure 29"x28"x13". 40 gallon tanks measure 35"x29"x13"
the 40 gallon tank won't fit under a stock height or lowered short bed, the 25 and 31 gallon tanks are the same length and width with the 31 being 2" taller then the 25 gallon, either the 25 or 31 should work in a short bed
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That's what I meant. Yeah, that's it.

Ok, measured mine finally, it's a 31 gallon with a skid shield. I'm also guessing the 89 year will have the fuel pump in the tank like the trucks? That would make it easier for a LS type engine swap?

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Re: Blazer tanks

Well hell, there's a 40g that doesn't fit??? I learn too much after the fact.
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You could make it fit, just could not have a rear bumper probably.

Low87, I'd go out on a limb here and say the only way a burb would have a 40 gallon tank would be special order, or a 3/4 ton 454 engine model.

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I don't have a rear bumper....only a pan. I get what you're saying though. I'm just concerned about the possibility of this '91 Burb having a 40 since it's a conversion. We'll see. BTW Randy, I don't have to figure out how to pull the tank, he did it for me.
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You could make it fit, just could not have a rear bumper probably.

Low87, I'd go out on a limb here and say the only way a burb would have a 40 gallon tank would be special order, or a 3/4 ton 454 engine model.
my half ton '89 parts 'burb with a 350 had a 40 gallon tank....
dunno if it was special order.
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You're not helping Joe.
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