• Boyd Welding 73-87 C10 aluminum fuel tank with open Aeromotive pump opening, bed fill neck and mounting tabs
  • Side view of the 73-87 C10 Choose Your Aeromotive Pump tank showing the tapered profile and mounting tabs
  • Aeromotive 10-bolt pump mounting pattern on top of the C10 aluminum fuel tank
  • Front view of the 73-87 C10 Aeromotive tank with bed fill neck, vent and sending unit flange
  • 73-87 C10 Aeromotive flat bottom fuel tank drawing, 2021 revision
  • Top of the 73-87 C10 Aeromotive tank showing the pump opening, fill neck and sending unit flange
  • Flush bed floor fill option: hose from the tank fill barb up to the flush-mount fill cap
  • Boyd #27042 flush mount bed floor fill kit installed in a wood truck bed floor
  • Rollover safety vent option installed in the tank vent bung
  • Fuel level sensor option installed in the sending unit flange
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73-87 C10 Tank Choose Aeromotive Pump From Selection

73-87 C10 Tank Choose Aeromotive Pump From Selection

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14042-NP

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1973–1987 Chevy C10 Aluminum Fuel Tank for Aeromotive In-Tank Pumps (Choose Your Pump)

A Better Tank for Your Square Body C10

An original 1973–87 C10 tank is more than 35 years old and has no place for an Aeromotive in-tank pump. This aluminum tank mounts to the bottom of the frame rails with no cutting of the frame or bed crossmembers.

Product #14042-NP has the Aeromotive 10-bolt pattern, a flat bottom and baffling for Aeromotive Phantom, Brushless or Eliminator pumps that use that pattern. Pick your fill, then have us install one of the Aeromotive pumps below or leave the pattern open for your own.

Specifications | Tank Options | Included | Not Included | FAQ

Built in Ocala, FL: Specifications

  • Product number: 14042-NP
  • Fits: 1973–1987 Chevy C10
  • Capacity: Approximately 19 gallons
  • Body: 26.5" L x 19" W x 10", tapering to 8"
  • Mounting tabs: 3" on both sides
  • Material: 0.125" aluminum
  • Baffles: 3: two main baffles and a middle baffle around the pump area
  • Fill: 2" bed fill with cap, 3" overall, or a bed fill barb or side fill chosen at checkout
  • Tank vent: 1/2" NPT
  • Return: 3/8" NPT
  • Sending unit: Flange included
  • Pump mount: Aeromotive 10-bolt pattern, flat bottom
  • Hangs below frame: About 7" near the axle and 5" near the bumper
  • Warranty: 2-year limited structural
  • Lead time: Ships in 2–4 weeks or less

How It Fits Your Square Body

Measure your truck before ordering. The tank mounts to the bottom of the frame rails on its 3" tabs. We don't offer a 73–87 mounting kit, so supply your own hardware or fabricate your own mounting.

The standard cap sits just below the bed floor, so you'll need an access door, or add the flush floor fill kit. The 7.75" driver-side offset lands on the largest board of a wood floor.

Choose Your Fill and Fuel System: Tank Options

An Aeromotive pump assembly is required to use this tank. It will not work with a Trifecta, Dual 450 or the Boyd #41001, and we don't build pickup tube plates for it.

Tank Fill Options

  • Standard D-Side Bed Fill W/ cap and threaded neck
  • Standard D-Side W 2.0 OD Barb Only
  • Center Bed Fill W/ cap and threaded neck
  • Center Fill W 2.0in Barb Only
  • Side Fill 2.0in OD Barb Facing Driver side
  • Side Fill 1.5in OD Barb Facing Driver Side
  • Side Fill 2.0in OD Barb Facing Passenger Side
  • Side Fill 1.5in OD Barb Facing Passenger Side

Aeromotive In-Tank Pump Options (installed by Boyd)

Fuel Level Sensor Option (a sensor or block-off must be installed to use the tank)

  • No Sensor - Flange only - I have my own sensor
  • Install #33004 Sending Unit Flange Blockoff Kit
  • Install 0-90 OHM Sensor (stock 1967–87 C10 gauges)
  • Install 240-33 OHM Sensor

Gauge reading wrong? See our Fuel Level Sensor Troubleshooting Guide.

Flush Bed Floor Fill Option (standard D-side bed fill)

  • No Thanks
  • Add Boyd #27042 Flush Mount Bed Floor Kit

Rollover Safety Vent Option (either way, plumb the vent to a vapor canister or filter)

  • No Rollover Vent Installed- Tank Bung Only
  • Install #32001 Rollover Vent

What's in the Box

  • Tank with your chosen fill and sending unit flange
  • Your chosen Aeromotive pump, installed (unless you pick No Pump)
  • Any other options you select

What You'll Still Need

  • Fuel pressure regulator
  • Feed and return lines, fittings, pump wiring and relay
  • Vent hose to a vapor canister or filter
  • Level sensor or block-off, unless selected
  • Mounting hardware
  • Fill hose, filler housing and fill neck vent hose (side fill)
  • Thread sealant rated for fuel

Installing It Right

  • Plumb the 1/2" NPT tank vent with hose to a vapor canister or filter, with or without the rollover vent. Never block off a tank vent port.
  • Side fill: connect the 5/8" fill neck vent barb to the barb on the back of your fill neck housing.
  • Install a sensor or the block-off kit before adding fuel.
  • Aluminum threads cross-thread and gall easily. Start every plug and fitting by hand and never install them dry. Thread damage from dry-fitted plugs or hardware isn't covered under warranty.

Keep the rear crossmember. On 1955-1987 Chevrolet C10 tanks, removing the rear crossmember for a Panhard bar suspension can crack the tank at the mounts, and that damage is not covered by our two-year limited structural warranty. If your suspension kit calls for removing it, ensure to replace it. Read the full note

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pump should I choose?
Boyd Welding builds the tank only and doesn't advise on pump choice. Ask your mechanic, tuner or Aeromotive's tech department, and see our Pumps section.

How is this different from the Stealth 340 tanks?
Those use our fabricated bracket with the Aeromotive Stealth 340. This tank has the Aeromotive 10-bolt pattern and a flat bottom for Aeromotive pumps that use it.

Can I use my own Aeromotive pump?
Yes. Choose No Pump and we'll ship the bolt pattern open. Your pump must use the Aeromotive 10-bolt pattern.

Can I use this tank without an in-tank pump?
No. An Aeromotive pump assembly is required, and we don't build pickup tube plates for this tank. For carbureted use, see the NON EFI tanks below.

Which fuel level sensor should I choose?
For 1967–87 C10 trucks with stock gauges, choose 0-90 ohm. With aftermarket digital gauges the ohm range matters less; follow the gauge maker's instructions. If in doubt, choose 0-90 ohm. Sensors we don't list are available from Auto Meter, Classic Instruments, VDO, Holley and others.

Do I need a mounting kit?
We only offer a mounting kit for 63–72 C10 trucks. For the 73–87 tank, supply your own hardware or fabricate your own mounting.

Why is the bed fill offset instead of centered?
The neck sits 7.75" from center toward the driver side so it lands in the center of the largest board on a wood floor. Center fill is available, but a stock wood floor has a metal strip at center, so the bed floor needs modification.

What's the difference between the bed fill and the flush floor fill?
The standard threaded cap and neck stand about 3" tall and stop just below the bed floor, so you'll need an access door to reach the cap. With the floor fill option, the tank gets a 2" hose barb and the flush fill kit mounts in the bed floor, connecting to the tank with the supplied rubber hose and clamp.

How far below the frame does the tank hang?
About 7" at the deepest point near the axle and 5" closest to the bumper.

Is shipping free?
Yes, on orders over $100 to the lower 48 states.

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