Fuel Tank Sending Unit Question

[68 Suburban]

This is actually for my Ply Fury. I had the tank boiled out and everything came out fine, but the fuel sending unit is shot and the steel tube is clogged. Is there any reason why I cant cut the metal tube above the clog and run a rubber fuel line until I find the correct sending unit? Does anyone see a problem with this?

[shuttermutt]

Rubber fuel lines give me the heebie-jeebies. I just don't trust 'em. I'd recommend holding off until you can get the correct parts. Yeah, it sucks not being able to drive it immediately, but it's better than watching it burn to the ground 'cause you just couldn't wait.

[68 Suburban]

Being that the rubber fuel line will be INSIDE the tank, I don't think there is much worry about it causing a fire if it fails

[boilrman]

I dont see any problem with a temp hose as it is only for suction anyway. Although you may need some weight on it to keep it from sloshing around in the tank or the tube curling up and sucking air. Only other down side is having to pull the tank again to put in the new sending unit.

Chad

[68 Suburban]

Originally posted by boilrman
I dont see any problem with a temp hose as it is only for suction anyway. Although you may need some weight on it to keep it from sloshing around in the tank or the tube curling up and sucking air. Only other down side is having to pull the tank again to put in the new sending unit.

Chad

Mopar designed the tank so the sending unit is on the side near the top. You can take it out with out dropping the tank

[da-burb]

How about using a compression fitting and another piece of pipe. Other wise a rubber gas hose with a nut wire tied to the end or use the hose to splice another hard line on. It will last a lot longer than you will ever have the car.

[68 Suburban]

I could quit being a cheap a** and get this

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/nos-mopa...67fulsizc.html

[cdowns]

you could take a piece of coathanger and jab it up the intake and unclog it

[Longhorn Man]

If you can secure the rubber hose so it won't curl up, then I don't see any problem with it.

[Rooster's 67]

$150 and your completely done with the fuel storage unit. come on or like said above use a compression fitting and a piece of pipe, rubber is just going to break down

if you do use rubber use the fuel injection hose, it is stiffer,and will last longer submerged.

[Longhorn Man]

if rubber will break down, then how does the same rubber hold the same fuel on the inside for years with no problem?

[Rooster's 67]

breaks down from the outside. the inside rubber is designed for the constant contact but the outer sheath is not.
like I agreed use a compression fitting and a piece of steel line, or a new sending unit and be done with it.
and never use anything but fuel/vapor hose for fuel lines, emission lines, oil cooler lines,or PCV lines they will not hold up to the vapor. Trans cooler lines should use trans fluid rated hose, but fuel line will hold up for a while.

[GMCPaul]

Rubber fuel lines are made the same inside and out the interior of the rubber line is no different than the exterior, rubber lines are used in the gas tank ofevery EFI equipped vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank and the rubber will not break down while submerged in gas like they do on the outside as its heat, & salt that breaks down your exterior rubber fuel lines over time.
GMCPaul

[68 Suburban]

Originally posted by cdowns
you could take a piece of coathanger and jab it up the intake and unclog it

Ive tried, but I can't seem to get the hanger around the curves.

[Longhorn Man]

GMC Paul, thanks...I was actually going to make some of the exact same points.

[Javy]

For the last 24 years,my rides have had hydraulic suspensions(1500-3000 psi).At one time I owned the record of 27".Eventually I sobered up but didn't give up on a what I call a "fully active suspension".I never ran hoses.I invested in a 37 degree flaring tool and 3/8 dia tube bender.
You should do the same to fix your situation.With a 45 degree
double flaring kit you can fabricate your own brake lines.

YOU CAN DO IT !

[Rooster's 67]

GMCPauls,and Longhorn man,
I made that statement knowing that a lot of your end-user parts houses sell hose that would be what I call inferior, At the shop we buy from quality jobber parts houses(no public sales) Not saying that all hoses are that way but I have seen some junk sold from autoZoone and Orieelly's and others.(names changed to protect the guilty) just want everyone to be safe. He could probably use 3/8 heater hose for the "temporary" repair. but it wont hold up forever either.
I still say put in the repo sender. bite the bullet and be done with it.

[68 Suburban]

I found a good used sender unit for $25