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Re: [GMCnet] Fuel system upgrade progress [message #246592 is a reply to message #246583] Sun, 06 April 2014 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Matt,

You may find this a better solution:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-line-sending-unit-GM-Full-size-cars-1973-1976-Stainless-Steel-W-O-AC-/330836201902?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories& amp;hash=item4d075fd1ae

http://goo.gl/9XTBf2

I bought a very similar one, with 3 lines (I didn't realize the 2-line was
available), recently and when I had the Main tank down a few weeks ago made
it fit. Not difficult at all: I cut the 3rd line off, folded it back on
itself, and sealed the cut end with JB Weld. To make it fit the tank, I
cut off the sock and bent that end just a little to match the OEM a little
better. A compression union replaced the excess standpipe above the level
sensor and enabled me to aim the pickup end into the lowest part of the
tank bottom. I had to straighten and re-bend the float rod to achieve full
travel for our tank. A couple of trivial modifications to the positioning
and grounding ears on the mounting flange with a Dremel made it fit
perfectly. The long SS tubes reach at least 1/2 way to the edge of our
tanks, allowing plenty of room for whatever extension attachment method you
choose to employ. Notice that the new seal and ring are included.

Here's the link to the exact 3-link version I ordered:

http://goo.gl/XWLBS9

I've got about 2400 miles on the installation now and can finally guess
pretty accurately how much gas the tanks will hold based on the gauge
reading.

Ken H.


On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 8:39 PM, Matt Colie wrote:

>
>
> SeanKidd wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 14:37
> > Ok, here is my strainer...in lieu of socks, I'm using this #30 mesh
> stainless steel. I had hoped on brazing or soldering it...no chance,
> nothing would stick to it and my mig burned right through. I wound up
> painstakingly weaving the ends of the wires through and bending them back.
> The external 100 micron filter will protect the pump, and the 10 micron
> paper element in the Delco filter will get the small stuff.
> >
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6560/image136.jpg
> >
> >
> > Here it is on the sender, I will probably put a worm clamp on to keep
> it in place.
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6560/image137.jpg
>
> Sean,
>
> Where did you source that level sender. I didn't find anything like that
> in my searches.
>
>
>
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