C10 Fuel Tank/Sending Unit Replacement!

I remove and replace the gas tank in my 1987 c10. While the tank is out I replace the fuel sending unit and pump as well as the hoses coming off the sending unit with gates brand hoses and fuel injection hose.
Links
Fuel Tank
Spectra Premium Industries Inc... www.amazon.com...
Fuel Sending Unit
Spectra Premium SP05N1H Fuel... www.amazon.com...

[@thebaydriver4186]

Extremely helpful video. Some reason I thought I was Gina have to remove bed. Thank you!

[@3rdGenC10s]

Glad I was able to help you out.

[@seventimechamp3610]

Hello I'm David and I'm a square body aholic.......lol. Just found your channel, like your content. When I do the gas tanks I cut up inner tubes and use them. Be careful with those pads you used they are absorbent and will hold moisture. Also when you clean parts that aren't going to be painted I will spray some rattle can clear coat on them like the metal part of the filler neck. My son and I just started a Blazer project for him as he will be getting his license soon.

[@3rdGenC10s]

seventimechamp #3 inner tubes are a great idea wish I woulda though of that before hand. The good news is I won’t be driving the pickup in any bad weather and it is always garage kept. Good start those kids young on squares they won’t have money money for drugs when they get older 😂.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

I just picked up a 85 c10.. nice channel!!!!

[@3rdGenC10s]

Carolina Mike Garage thanks man, I appreciate the support!

[@robertdavis7437]

1969 c10 unite

[@3rdGenC10s]

👊🏻

[@johnvickers6280]

I'm having a hell of time getting my fuel tanks

[@3rdGenC10s]

John Vickers as in just receiving them? Or?

[@kaddeemmyrie4949]

I again extremely helpful video. I am added another tank on my 84. What pigtail did you use for the sending unit?

[@3rdGenC10s]

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[@Castro_C]

New to the channel , I just replaced my fuel system as well and I just had my c10 for 2 months now and found out your going to be in my city Fort Worth for c10 national🤘🏽

[@3rdGenC10s]

Isaac Castro I appreciate the support. If you’re at C10 nationals stop in and say hi.

[@Castro_C]

3rd Gen C10’s will do 🤘🏽

[@fredmartine674]

New subscriber here. I was working on my 86 K-10 Silverado longbed earlier today taking out the driver side gas tank since it has dual tanks. I'll be getting the sending units for both sides. I enjoyed watching this video and you have a cool truck.

[@3rdGenC10s]

Thanks for the support, I appreciate it. If you have any questions let me know and I’ll see if I can help.

[@fredmartine674]

Thank you, I will keep your help in mind if I come across any problems that I couldn't figure out on my truck. FYI, I had a hard time finding a vacuum advance distributor for my truck but finally found it and Cardone.com carried it and the part number is 30-1875 but I had to reuse the wiring harness off my old distributor that I think is for the timing control which is easy to take off in case if someone asks you on here. Thanks again..👍

[@fredmartine674]

When I replaced the fuel sending unit, I replaced the short rubber hoses attached to the sending unit because rubber starts cracking up over time and the mechanical fuel pump wouldn't siphon out the fuel from the tank if there's a crack in the rubber hose. The rubber hoses were cracked on mines.

[@Anth4044]

I apologize if you already mentioned it but can you please tell me what 3 sizes of fuel hose did you use on the tank?? Thank you so much great video also going to help me out a lot👍👍

[@3rdGenC10s]

3/8 7/16 and 5/16

[@Anth4044]

@@3rdGenC10s Thank you so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it man👍 Thanks again Anthony from Arizona 👍

[@3rdGenC10s]

@@Anth4044 no problem hope it helps you out!

[@Anth4044]

@@3rdGenC10s You bet it did

[@gimmefuel7268]

I just got my first square body last week. It is an ‘84 K20. The previous owner replaced the driver side tank but did not replace the straps and they are in really bad shape. My question is, so the tanks on these trucks can be removed and reinstalled without having to move or take the bed off? Thank you for your video man and I look forward to hearing back. 😉👍🏻

[@3rdGenC10s]

Yes sir there should be 4 bolts holding the each tank strap to the frame. Just undo them and the hoses going to the sending unit, along with the filler neck and it should drop right out.

[@gimmefuel7268]

@@3rdGenC10s Thanks a million for the reply!! Do you have room above the tank to access & remove the hoses/lines prior to dropping the tank down?

[@3rdGenC10s]

It’s usually easiest to drop the tank down a little bit and remove the hoses then, it’s a pretty tight squeeze. I always install new lines and leave them longer then I need so I can route them as I install the tank.

[@gimmefuel7268]

@@3rdGenC10s Thanks so much for the help man. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@3rdGenC10s]

No problem, I appreciate the support!

[@BUCKSTALKER123]

The center line is the vent line??

[@3rdGenC10s]

Smallest is vent.

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I HAVE A 87 CHEVY C10 AND I LOVE IT DEATH. BUT YES IT BERNS OIL LIKE A CHU CHU TRAIN AND FUEL FAILED THE OTHER DAY AND THE GAS TANK IS RUSTY SO I HAVE TO REPLACE IT TO

[@3rdGenC10s]

Fuel pump when down in the driver side tank of my 87 now 😂, I have yet to replace it.

[@ginomissana1977]

I was wondering if you knew if I could run the TBI tank and an old sending unit. I want the baffled tank because I want to run an Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 down the road but for now I want to run a carb.

[@3rdGenC10s]

Yes, sending units will fit either tank.

[@demetriobello5170]

I love your air filter. How can I get one for my 77 truck?

[@3rdGenC10s]

I picked it up at oreilleys. It’s pro tec brand I don’t remember the part number off hand. They sell them for fleet vehicles.

[@demetriobello5170]

@@3rdGenC10s Thank you very much Sir!

[@ernestmontalvo27]

Hey new to the channel got an 87 c10 tbi my tanks are rotted which ones did you buy if you can tell me the models and brand for both the tanks and sending units for both sides thx!

[@3rdGenC10s]

Spectra Premium Fuel Tank GM11C Fuel Tank is the same part number for both sides. You’d probably be better off going to you’re local parts store and picking up the sending units and pump for each tank. Most places online are out of stock.

[@martinmendieta5689]

? How much did the new tank and pump sender cost you don’t mind me asking. Cool video, helped a lot to me. About to do all that to my 81.

[@martinmendieta5689]

New subscriber as well

[@3rdGenC10s]

Martin Mendieta Spectra Premium GM11A Fuel Tank for General Motors www.amazon.com/dp/B000C7S3VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SKlkFb39AJK04 Spectra Premium FG05F Sending Unit for General Motors www.amazon.com/dp/B000C7TWCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VMlkFbB6HBQ1H You may need the other sending unit as well depending on which side you will be replacing I think that one is a driver side sending unit.

[@3rdGenC10s]

Martin Mendieta if you are wanting to upgrade to the tbi tank and pump it’s around $80 dollars more. But if you are staying with a mechanical fuel pump run the cheaper ones I linked.

[@calebgrogan9786]

Are the sending units in both tanks the same? Also, did the sending u it’s come with new pumps? Or did you order them separate. If so what pumps did you order. I’m replacing both tanks and all fuel related items. Thanks!

[@3rdGenC10s]

@@calebgrogan9786 there are two separate part numbers for the sending units one for the driver side and one for the passenger side. As far as fuel pump I went with the AC Delco EP386 you can order the sending units with the pumps but I went with spectra premium sending unit and ac delco pump.

[@diegomares4001]

I have a 82 c10 my gas tank is on the driver side. I got a new bed and the gas door is on the passenger can I move the gas tank to the other side? Would I have to replace the sending unit?

[@3rdGenC10s]

Gas tanks will fit either side but sending units are side specific.

[@diegomares4001]

@@3rdGenC10s ok so would have to order a 1975 c10 sender unit? That's the bed year.

[@3rdGenC10s]

@@diegomares4001 I would buy sending unit for whatever year matches the truck.

[@diegomares4001]

@@3rdGenC10s ok so I'll just keep the sending unit that's already on there and buy the fuel neck for the 75?

[@3rdGenC10s]

@@diegomares4001 you will need a passenger side sending unit for a 1982 c10 if you just switch the tank to the passenger side. And will need to switch the tank straps and brackets around to make the tank facing the correct way. You’ll need a tank filler neck for a 75 bed.

[@crushmailbox4456]

With my k10 the previous owner welded the auxiliary tank to the frame

[@3rdGenC10s]

crush mailbox welded the hangers I’m guessing?

[@gta-fb3wk]

What city do you live in? I live in el Reno 💪💪

[@3rdGenC10s]

Elk City currently

[@smaggyp6788]

What size gas tank do you have in your truck?

[@3rdGenC10s]

That one is a 16 gallon.

[@smaggyp6788]

@@3rdGenC10s Yeah I have a 86 lwb C10 and my tank is leaking and Im wondering if it is a 16 gallon or 20 gallon and if it is a 16 would a 20 gallon go in it?

[@3rdGenC10s]

Yes the 20 gallon should be a direct replacement. Either the 16 or 20 will fit.

[@smaggyp6788]

@@3rdGenC10s appreciate it man.

[@ryanlaney2643]

chewing gum must be good

[@3rdGenC10s]

Very, strawberry starburst!

[@captaintightpants581]

Wow, really? It takes me half an hour to do this job. Pop the bed mounting bolts, disconnect filler hose, separate taillights connector and lift the bed off. Then I've got easy access to the tank. Okay another 20 minutes if you're changing out the tank entirely. But sending unit installed is 30 minutes.

[@3rdGenC10s]

I’m not sure how you’re comment was intended.

[@modified15r]

Maybe on a Ford Ranger but the pump and access hole on this tank is under the cab not the bed.

[@jeremymckelvey3526]

It shows absolutely nothing about how to put the sending unit and you should change the title

[@3rdGenC10s]

You should find a different video