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Building rear tank - what do I need?
OK, so I got my measurements and am having my aluminum tank built.
Basically the same as any other metal tank out there. My only thing is I want to make sure I do everything right. I have my sending unit on the way (universal 5 hole pattern 0-90 ohm). I have my location for the filler figured out. ( http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm ) I will be using a vent at the filler (see above link) - do I need any other venting? One question I have - it is apparently against federal regulations to use a bottom mounted pickup (saw it today here: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd83.htm) So, how do I go about doing that? (Using a mechanical pump of course). And, where do I get what I need. What else do I need? Thanks. DLB |
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Re: Building rear tank - what do I need?
I purchased the pick-up tube assy from Tanks inc (I'm running their tank) plus a couple other things for about $36.00... but, I'm sure their pick-up will only work with 9-1/2" deep tanks...
I can get you a picture of it next week. I'm sure it would be easy to build, especially if your able to build a aluminum tank. Also, there are thousands of racing fuel cells out there on the streets with bottom/rear feed fuel lines. I would put mine in the rear bottom of the tank if I were building my own.
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 09-27-2007 at 10:57 PM. |
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Re: Building rear tank - what do I need?
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Re: Building rear tank - what do I need?
Bryan - I have seen the pickup tubes, and if that's all that's needed, then I could do that no problem. But if brak is right, then bottom mounted would be better anyhow. I may look into that just little farther.
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Re: Building rear tank - what do I need?
If your sending unit has a pick up tube in it. I'm not familiar of any aftermarket sending units that have pick ups in them. But, I'm not as knowledgeable as I used to be to new products out there. I haven't worked behind the counter selling auto parts for 6 years now (Whew!!!!!)
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 09-29-2007 at 04:46 PM. |
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