Fuel tank and sending unit help

[HotRodPC]

Dam I thought retro could just spit the part numbers right out.

RETRO your slippin man your slippin.

He'll be back with it. He probably just off on a break from the computer and tongue punching the wife's Fart Box and tucking her in then he'll be back on the puter.

 

[oneluckypops]

ROFLMAO I like blue eyse, you like green eyes, but retro likes the brown eye.

Should have been a poet, naw **** that they commit suicide

 

[RetroC10Sport]

Anyone know the part number for the sending unit for a Crewcab truck?
Suburbans have different tanks so dont think they will work either.

#19179694 - GMpartsdirect is only showing that one. Probably for the driver's side only.

http://www.afterworkauto.com/servlet/the-3574/ACDelco-25090846-Fuel-Tank/Detail

Rockauto is showing driver's and passenger's side from Dorman.

 

[HotRodPC]

Ahh see, theres Retro with the part #. Did you get the wife punched and all tucked in???

 

[oneluckypops]

#19179694 - GMpartsdirect is only showing that one. Probably for the driver's side only.

http://www.afterworkauto.com/servlet/the-3574/ACDelco-25090846-Fuel-Tank/Detail

Rockauto is showing driver's and passenger's side from Dorman.

Just doesnt make any since to me. The other guys picture even shows the fuel lines srew on to the sending unit, yet the only one I can find like that is for a subruban,

Correct me If I am wrong but the suburbans tank dimentions are bigger then the trucks so dont see how that would work.

 

[RetroC10Sport]

is he using custom AN fittings? He never did answer your question, perhaps he didn't see it.

 

[oneluckypops]

is he using custom AN fittings? He never did answer your question, perhaps he didn't see it.

Thats kind of what I am wondering now, I was thinking about the possabilities of cutting the barbs off and using a flared fitting? Think It would work?

 

[foamypirate]

As far as I am aware, as long as you use fuel injection clamps on the hose from the pump to the sending unit, you sould be fine. These are the stainless clamps with a solid band. You won't need the screw-in fittings. Almost every LS swap I've seen has done it this way on the 87' sender, and those setups are for 58 psi or so, but that's regulated pressure, so I'm sure the actual pressures from the pump are much higher.

To boot, most people are using ACDelco EP381 pumps, which are actually the pumps used in the Vortec 5.7 trucks.

 

[oneluckypops]

As far as I am aware, as long as you use fuel injection clamps on the hose from the pump to the sending unit, you sould be fine. These are the stainless clamps with a solid band. You won't need the screw-in fittings. Almost every LS swap I've seen has done it this way on the 87' sender, and those setups are for 58 psi or so, but that's regulated pressure, so I'm sure the actual pressures from the pump are much higher.

To boot, most people are using ACDelco EP381 pumps, which are actually the pumps used in the Vortec 5.7 trucks.

Ok then I stand corrected, I didnt realize there were a band type clamp our parts stores here dont have anything like that, where is the best place to get them at? what about the fuel hose what would you reccomend there? I will take some pictures of the fitting on the fuel rail now maybe someone can tell me what type of fittings to get, the an fittings, flare, double flare, pipe, ect., ect. confuses the hell out of me.

 

[oneluckypops]

next question would be where to get the tank and sending unit for the best prices?

 

[HotRodPC]

Rock Auto has the 20 gallon tanks for $81-$85 on 2 different brands. Look like the Fuel sender is $70. All these parts will add up quick. Have you considered good used tank with a Sender, lock ring and all already included.?

According to the application chart it appears to me any tank in an 87 up 91 squarebody truck will work. Both 2 and 4wd, 10, 20 and 30 series including crew cab dually.

 

[foamypirate]

You can find the fuel injection clamps at autobarn.net. Here is a link:

http://www.autobarn.net/iddifuincl.html

You can also get fuel injection hose from them as well. You don't want to use regular fuel hose, as it's not rated for the higher pressures in a fuel injection system.


10 ft for $39.95
http://www.autobarn.net/goodyear-65161.html

18" for $8.99
http://www.autobarn.net/stipi-50x.html

 

[RetroC10Sport]

Rock Auto has the 20 gallon tanks for $81-$85 on 2 different brands. Look like the Fuel sender is $70. All these parts will add up quick. Have you considered good used tank with a Sender, lock ring and all already included.?

According to the application chart it appears to me any tank in an 87 up 91 squarebody truck will work. Both 2 and 4wd, 10, 20 and 30 series including crew cab dually.

CHEVROLET 10 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

CHEVROLET 20 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

CHEVROLET 20 PICKUP 88 gasoline, TBI

CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP 89 VIN models "R/V", gasoline, TBI

CHEVROLET 30 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

CHEVROLET 30 PICKUP 88 gasoline, TBI

CHEVROLET 3500 PICKUP 89-91 VIN models "R/V", gasoline, TBI

GMC 1500 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

GMC 2500 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

GMC 2500 PICKUP 88-89 VIN models "R/V", gasoline, TBI

GMC 3500 PICKUP 87 gasoline, 20 gal, TBI

GMC 3500 PICKUP 88-91 VIN models "R/V", gasoline, TBI

 

[bucket]

You could also make the threaded outlet for the sending unit with one of those fuel line repair kits for GM cars/trucks. Just cut off the nipple, bend and trim the fitting end how you want it, then connect it to the sending unit with the supplied compression fitting.

 

[oneluckypops]

I found a pair of tanks and sending units from a 87 TBI truck, dude wants 150 bux for both of them. Rock auto is 165 for 1 side with the discount. Also the guy said he doesnt know if the passengerside sending unit even works, seems kind of high to me specially when its 20 miles west of springfield, hell I will burn atleast another 50 in gas to go get them. so damn not sure what to do.