Buying a SWB Gas Tank

[500 MJ]

Who has the best deals out there on the net? Looks like prices range from about $120 to $180...

 

I walked into the garage today and smelled gas. Further investigation showed that it was dripping down the frame of the truck. I'll need to drive the truck this weekend, after that I can take the tank out and confirm that the tank is bad.

 

And I thought I was going to have a nice and relaxing spring break this year... :doh:

[Eagle]

Before you buy the tank, be sure it's not leaking from the fuel pump mounting flange. I replaced the tank in my '87, drove it to the gas station to fill up my nice, shiny new tank -- and was horrified to see gasoline running out from under the truck while I pumped.

[500 MJ]

Yep, I replaced the O-Ring a few years back but I'll still check to make sure its not leaking there :thumbsup:

[project88mj]

i got one just for you :thumbsup:

 

can you pay shipping?

[500 MJ]

Looks like I found one that will get me by for an unbeatable deal.

 

Hows THAT for turn around time! Not even 2 hours and I found what I needed.

 

Pete - Thank You for CC!

 

I still would be interested in finding out who has the best deal on gas tanks though for future reference... :dunno:

[project88mj]

are you refering to me?

[Wildman]

Well......for future reference.......

 

http://www.raybuck.com

[Eagle]

Check the flange before you buy a tank.

 

Not the O-ring -- check where the lines go through the flange. That's where they leak.

[bigd44889]

if he's not refering to u pm me i will be interested in that tank

[500 MJ]

I'm referring to dfreeman16 - found out he has one laying in his garage about an hour away from where I live...

 

I will look into checking the tank over to see where the problem is. I need to drive the truck home though before I get too crazy with it...