Also, the 241 has a place for the speed sensor and one for the 4wd indicator.
CK5
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75 K-5 5.3 LS transplant [with pics]
- Thread starter buefchris
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I had to put a new gas tank in. So after pulling the old one out I thought it would be a good idea to make a access panel so if my pump were to ever giveout it would a lot easier to replace from the top[espeially with a full tank of gas.]
As I took the tank out I was able to judge where the sending unit was,marked it, and cut out about a one foot square. Luckly, there was no cross braces to contend with.
This will make life so much nicer.
Then to attach that piece back I welded some 1" strap steel all around the hatch letting it hang in 1/2" , drilled holes. and bolted it back on. Then I welded the theaded inserts on the bottom side of the strap steel. Alittle paint, some sealer...done.
As I took the tank out I was able to judge where the sending unit was,marked it, and cut out about a one foot square. Luckly, there was no cross braces to contend with.
This will make life so much nicer.
Then to attach that piece back I welded some 1" strap steel all around the hatch letting it hang in 1/2" , drilled holes. and bolted it back on. Then I welded the theaded inserts on the bottom side of the strap steel. Alittle paint, some sealer...done.
lak2004
1/2 ton status
nice. what kind of tank is it? tbi?
Yea, tbi tank and sending unit with a Corvette pump.
I welded the -6 bungs on the sending unit to make things easier to make fuel lines,, Do Not Do This!! What happens is the fuel gauge unit will fry and you'll end up buying another one.
The best way is to find the right fittings to switch it over.
Summit carries Earls fittings and is your best bet
I welded the -6 bungs on the sending unit to make things easier to make fuel lines,, Do Not Do This!! What happens is the fuel gauge unit will fry and you'll end up buying another one.
The best way is to find the right fittings to switch it over.
Summit carries Earls fittings and is your best bet
Erl's part number for the conversion fittings from metric tbi sending unit to an.
9894DBJ ( 16mm line feed)
9894DBh (14mm line return)
That trap door access panel you made came out nice.
9894DBJ ( 16mm line feed)
9894DBh (14mm line return)
That trap door access panel you made came out nice.
which fuel lines did you use steel braid or other?
Does the 241 speed sensor have the correct pulse for the late model LS computer?
Yes, to my knowledge they do.
And I used Summit's fuel hose with thier twist-lock fittings for both supply and return lines.
And I used Summit's fuel hose with thier twist-lock fittings for both supply and return lines.
lak2004
1/2 ton status
this thread has officially re motivated me to build something awesome. Its gonna be a long slow process for me though.
I hear you. All of my processes are long and slow... except for gastro-intestinal processes involving mexican food.
If you want to do it right, don't believe that it can be done for $1500..and some change. You can wait and gather all the parts you'll think your gonna need and I guarantee you WON'T have it all.
This is no TBI swap,TBI's are great but,your converting to a far more advanced set up with a lot more capabilities for modifications.
I'm not trying to shy away anyone from attempting this, I'm saying it's a lot of work research and $$$.
Just look on other sites that are dedicated to this engine and talk to those guys, they will enlighten you.
This is no TBI swap,TBI's are great but,your converting to a far more advanced set up with a lot more capabilities for modifications.
I'm not trying to shy away anyone from attempting this, I'm saying it's a lot of work research and $$$.
Just look on other sites that are dedicated to this engine and talk to those guys, they will enlighten you.
Any new updates did you get all the drive train in and all finalized.
So I could not figure where the t-case shifter went exactly ,so I picked up another one at pick-a-part out of a later model K-5 that had the same type of shifter.
My original hole wasn't off by much but hey, for 10.00 this was much easier to install this than cutting and filling a hole in the other
I ended up taking 3 1/2" out of the floorboard to make it fit, otherwise, the bolt holes all matched up.
When it came time to hookup the linkage,I found that the stock rod was way too long. I had to cut 3 1/4" off and rethread it.
My original hole wasn't off by much but hey, for 10.00 this was much easier to install this than cutting and filling a hole in the other
I ended up taking 3 1/2" out of the floorboard to make it fit, otherwise, the bolt holes all matched up.
When it came time to hookup the linkage,I found that the stock rod was way too long. I had to cut 3 1/4" off and rethread it.
Not sure if this has been answered yet but which fuel pump are you running?
Recon!
Maniac
Blamo
cool thanks didn't see it. Chris do you happen to have a part number?
A no, A buddy down the street had it for his late 80's c-4 corvette. That's about all the info I have.
Good thing I've read this, I was planning the same thing for my nephew's blazer. He needs to run a electric fuel pump for his late model BBC which does not have a boss for a mechanical fuel pump.
hello, is this thing on...
