-
Welcome to The Truck Stop! We see you haven't REGISTERED yet.
Your truck knowledge is missing!
- Registration is FREE , all we need is your birthday and email. (We don't share ANY data with ANYONE)
- We have tons of knowledge here for your diesel truck!
- Post your own topics and reply to existing threads to help others out!
- NO ADS! The site is fully functional and ad free!
Problems registering? Click here to contact us!
Already registered, but need a PASSWORD RESET? CLICK HERE TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD!
Larger fuel tank for the 6.5TD
- Thread starter DieselCash
- Start date
- Staff
- #22
Thanks! Pictures always helps. :thumbsup:
You should be able to reuse your sender. The depth of the tank should be the same and thats what counts.
But yes I do still have a few Metrum Rod FSU's left.
GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
I wonder if a guy could fit a length of pipe (8-10 inch diameter) in the RH frame rail opposite of the main tank, and weld ends on it to seal it up and make a mini tank? would only need 5-10 gallons to make it worthwhile IMO. put a T in the fill hose and run a hose over to this little aux tank, run a stock LP to pump it back. then you can steal this LP if yours dies on the road.
Like said above, all long beds have the big 34 gallon tank, but I see you figured that out.
So Leroy, the burb tank requires cutting the spare tire crossmember out, and installing the burb crossmember? how much cutting and welded was needed on the burb crossmember? I was hoping for a no drill cut rivets and swap type of job, but apparently that wont happen.
I thought for sure the burb and truck frames had the same spacings, etc.
with today's shitty fuels, I was thinking it would be a good idea to have an aux tank of some sort that you can put all the fuel into, then run the fuel through a cheap spin on water seperator/ filter element, then dump it in the main tank. that way, the main tank never gets contaminated as long as you only put fuel in the aux, and have it pumping to the main as you fill up, thus never needing dropped and cleaned again, and the big cheap filter gets changed often, and the spendy hard to change OEM filter gets left alone.
Like said above, all long beds have the big 34 gallon tank, but I see you figured that out.
So Leroy, the burb tank requires cutting the spare tire crossmember out, and installing the burb crossmember? how much cutting and welded was needed on the burb crossmember? I was hoping for a no drill cut rivets and swap type of job, but apparently that wont happen.
I thought for sure the burb and truck frames had the same spacings, etc.with today's shitty fuels, I was thinking it would be a good idea to have an aux tank of some sort that you can put all the fuel into, then run the fuel through a cheap spin on water seperator/ filter element, then dump it in the main tank. that way, the main tank never gets contaminated as long as you only put fuel in the aux, and have it pumping to the main as you fill up, thus never needing dropped and cleaned again, and the big cheap filter gets changed often, and the spendy hard to change OEM filter gets left alone.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
If you build a tank out of pipe, there is a coating that you can pour inside the tank then you sloshing around and pour out the excess. This coats the tank to help keep it from corroding as well as the condensation problem inherent with steel tanks. I used to build a lot of custom tanks for the DOD,FBI, and local law enforcement when building them custom vehicles. Legally, it should be welded by someone with "r stamp " certification. Iirc 8 psi of shop air, in an underwater test, covers the highest pressure testing needed for anything on the road.
Burb is a close bolt in, but not quite. Its been to long now, but just minnor trimming of crossmember. The filler neck might be the tough part unless you want to go though bedside like my brother did. Im not sure filer will fit any other way as Ive not tried. On a flat bed it would be easier I think. Also, we did it on a fleetside frame.
I like the idea of a small tank on pass side. I've thought of the same. Even thought about putting a 85 style pass side tank in then custom exhaust.
I like the idea of a small tank on pass side. I've thought of the same. Even thought about putting a 85 style pass side tank in then custom exhaust.
Chevypoor
Active Member
Anyone ever heard of RPO 8E1? I ran the vins on all the diesels to see what options they have. Garry which was a VDOT fleet truck come back with this rpo and it states 3 additional gallons of fuel which would give it a 37 gallon capacity since it has a 34 gallon tank. With the crazy weather and work I have not had a chance to crawl under the truck and measure/ compare to the rest of the fleet. Never heard of this option nor have I seen it on any of the other vehicles I have run the vin check on.