Problem is he had to modify a few things to accomplish this lift. Not sure exactly where to go from here to bring it to stock.
CK5
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1983 blazer diesel help.
- Thread starter Kurlymo0015
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Brake lines, wiring harness, shifter linkages, radiator shroud, and a few other little things.
Wow, you've got your work cut out for you I guess. Would love to see some pics if you get a chance.
Today air got into the system again. It was right after I used about 6 gallons of fuel. I'm thinking air is getting in somewhere in the fuel tank. Possibly in through the fuel sender outbound line. Do you think there could be a hole on the upper half of the intake line of the fuel sender? As soon as the tank gets below the hole it would start sucking in air. Should I start by replacing the fuel sending unit first?
I would start by checking all fuel lines for wet spots and questionable hoses. You can pull the sender after ruling out everything external, but it is not the likely trouble spot in the tank.
Checked all lines while system is pressurized no air leaks. I drained the tank about 5 gallons. Instant problems. Put the fuel back in cleared the air. Back to normal. Did this twice. Same thing happened. So when the fuel tank goes down a few inches bam! Air in the system. Gotta be in the fuel tank. Problem is where do I find a sending unit for a 1983 blazer 6.2 diesel 31 gallon with 4 tubes. I can't seem to find the right one online
rampage
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If that is your problem then don't get the whole sending unit just replace the rubber hose.
4 tubes?
The saddle tanks in my '83 K10 had just 3 lines (send, return, and WIF bleed line). I believe I got mine from LMC. But that was 5 years ago. I do remember it being hard to find.
Given that you only need the send and return lines, you may be able to use a sending unit from a newer gasoline rig (if you get into a pinch). But you may have simply lost the rubber hose. If you can let it sit for a few days, go ahead and open the tank up for diagnostics. More information means better odds of solving the problem on the first try.
Glad to see the problem getting narrowed down.
4 tubes?
The saddle tanks in my '83 K10 had just 3 lines (send, return, and WIF bleed line). I believe I got mine from LMC. But that was 5 years ago. I do remember it being hard to find.
Given that you only need the send and return lines, you may be able to use a sending unit from a newer gasoline rig (if you get into a pinch). But you may have simply lost the rubber hose. If you can let it sit for a few days, go ahead and open the tank up for diagnostics. More information means better odds of solving the problem on the first try.
Glad to see the problem getting narrowed down.
Yes four tubes and I can't find the replacement hopefully I won't need it. Fuel outgoing, fuel return, air inlet hose that goes up to the fill neck and a water drain valve the connects to the fram. It's possible the guy who did the 8" body lift reconnected the fuel lines wrong. Maybe he switched the return and fuel outgoing lines. We will know soon.
The air inlet hose is with the other three? That is different (on the saddle tanks they aren't even close). You have a picture of this?
I can't seem to upload photos. Do I need premium?
Or photobucket.
Photos: the larger hose that is parallel with the fill line is coming out of the sender right next to the other three lines that are coming out of the sender. Here is a photobucket slideshow
http://s284.photobucket.com/user/kurlymo0015/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads
Can you post a pic of the body lift pucks? They look more like a 3" lift than 8".
rampage
3/4 ton status
I thought I read on here that hose clamps didn't create a good seal and could potentially leak which is why Wittek clamps are used (I think that's the correct name for them).
The hose clamps should be fine if they are tight but not over tightened.
