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6863m · 04-08-2010, 12:20 AM

I bought a special built tank from TEBOW in Florida to go in the 62 C-10 frame and it is 10" deep by 8" and I am a little confused by the different hook ups. I looked up sending units at Summit Racing and others and they seem to match the hole on the top of the tank. I also have a threaded hole in the bottom front for a fuel fitting. The sending units I have looked at seem to draw the gas from the top of the sending unit and a 3/8 tube. What is the hole in the bottom for if the fuel is drawn from the sending unit. Or is there a sending unit that is for the gage only and the engine fuel pump just draws it straight from the hole in the bottom front.

I hope I am being clear with my question. Also does anyone recommend a sending unit for my application.

Thanks.

**Captainfab** · 04-08-2010, 01:04 AM

I'm not familar with that brand of tank, but most aftermarket tanks like that use a sending unit that doesnot have the integrated fuel pickup line In which case you would use either a port that is low on the tank, or one on the top only if it has a pickup tube going to the bottom. If you could post a pic of the tank we might be able to help better.

*lakeroadster* · 04-08-2010, 07:12 AM

Perhaps the one on the bottom is a drain?

I was always told you never want a bottom mounted fuel pickup on a street driven vehicle 'cause it will suck any dirt into the fuel line.

A bottom drain on a fuel tank could prove to be very handy

chevroletrestoguy · 04-08-2010, 08:33 AM

"I bought a special built tank from TEBOW in Florida"

That guy really DOES do EVERYTHING!!!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-08-2010, 10:13 AM

pictures might help...

vin63 · 04-08-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6863m

I bought a special built tank from TEBOW in Florida to go in the 62 C-10 frame and it is 10" deep by 8" and I am a little confused by the different hook ups. I looked up sending units at Summit Racing and others and they seem to match the hole on the top of the tank. I also have a threaded hole in the bottom front for a fuel fitting. The sending units I have looked at seem to draw the gas from the top of the sending unit and a 3/8 tube. What is the hole in the bottom for if the fuel is drawn from the sending unit. Or is there a sending unit that is for the gage only and the engine fuel pump just draws it straight from the hole in the bottom front.

I hope I am being clear with my question. Also does anyone recommend a sending unit for my application.

Thanks.

As the others mentioned, a photo of your tank will help. Many of these tanks use a universal tube-type sending unit that is often made for fuel cells - you just have to get the unit that is close to the depth of your tank (they come in different lengths). While these units do not have a fuel pick up provision, the tank maker might have a part number for a conventional sending unit with a fuel pick up for a mechanical fuel pump application. Generally, the bottom threaded port you mentioned is used for the fuel pick up in a electric fuel pump application.

tommys69/454 · 04-08-2010, 10:52 AM

this might be what you are looking for http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3262/

aggie91 · 04-08-2010, 12:05 PM

It sounds like your tank is set up for a sending unit like the one tommy posted in the summit link and the fitting in the bottom is the actual fuel feed to the pump.

6863m · 04-08-2010, 07:54 PM

I think the one that has been listed from summit fits the bill. I would assume that it is suitable for the 10" depth. I am also assuming that it sits on the bottom and measures the resistance as it uses fuel or adds fuel.

Thanks for the help.

04-08-2010, 12:20 AM	#1
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Gas Tank in frame I bought a special built tank from TEBOW in Florida to go in the 62 C-10 frame and it is 10" deep by 8" and I am a little confused by the different hook ups. I looked up sending units at Summit Racing and others and they seem to match the hole on the top of the tank. I also have a threaded hole in the bottom front for a fuel fitting. The sending units I have looked at seem to draw the gas from the top of the sending unit and a 3/8 tube. What is the hole in the bottom for if the fuel is drawn from the sending unit. Or is there a sending unit that is for the gage only and the engine fuel pump just draws it straight from the hole in the bottom front. I hope I am being clear with my question. Also does anyone recommend a sending unit for my application. Thanks.

04-08-2010, 01:04 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Gas Tank in frame I'm not familar with that brand of tank, but most aftermarket tanks like that use a sending unit that doesnot have the integrated fuel pickup line In which case you would use either a port that is low on the tank, or one on the top only if it has a pickup tube going to the bottom. If you could post a pic of the tank we might be able to help better. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-08-2010, 07:12 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Gas Tank in frame Perhaps the one on the bottom is a drain? I was always told you never want a bottom mounted fuel pickup on a street driven vehicle 'cause it will suck any dirt into the fuel line. A bottom drain on a fuel tank could prove to be very handy

04-08-2010, 08:33 AM	#4
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: Gas Tank in frame "I bought a special built tank from TEBOW in Florida" That guy really DOES do EVERYTHING!!!!

04-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#5
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04-08-2010, 10:52 AM	#7
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04-08-2010, 12:05 PM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Gas Tank in frame It sounds like your tank is set up for a sending unit like the one tommy posted in the summit link and the fitting in the bottom is the actual fuel feed to the pump. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-08-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Re: Gas Tank in frame I think the one that has been listed from summit fits the bill. I would assume that it is suitable for the 10" depth. I am also assuming that it sits on the bottom and measures the resistance as it uses fuel or adds fuel. Thanks for the help.

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