fuel sending unit

chaser1602 · Post by **chaser1602** » December 2, 2006, 10:04 am

I am going to make my own fuel tank for relocation.Will the factory sending unit work for this or do I need another type like mustang or??? any ideas

ABA · Post by **ABA** » December 2, 2006, 10:36 am

Hmm, if I remember correctly the original sending unit has a pretty long arm for the float. Maybe too long for a flat tank.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » December 2, 2006, 11:17 am

If the unit works then you should be able to use it. You might have to modify it a little but it should work.

All you need is to know the empty angle and the full angle and then shorten/bend the rod to make it work.

You can also go with aftermaket ones form a place like Autometer.

I am thinking about making my own tank as well. I wthink I might get the stuff for Al and try my hand at that, or do SS and have a buddy tig weld it shut for me.

chaser1602 · Post by **chaser1602** » December 2, 2006, 11:46 am

I think I'll try shortening mine.Dont see why that would'nt work.
Anybody know a formula for figuring the size tank to how many gallons it will hold?

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » December 2, 2006, 3:45 pm

go to www.google.com and type in something like this...

10 inches x 10 inches x 12 inches to gallons

and it will give you this...

(10 inches) x (10 inches) x (12 inches) = 5.19480517 US gallons

couldn't be easier!

rob66f100 · Post by **rob66f100** » December 2, 2006, 5:05 pm

dont think the stock unit will work.............. i might be wrong ......... 90degree sweep of the float means the resistor coil need to be in the center depth wise (6" deep pivot point @ 3") unless the resistor coil is rotated so the 1/2 a tankpoint isnt horiznal

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » December 2, 2006, 5:52 pm

chaser1602 wrote:I think I'll try shortening mine.Dont see why that would'nt work.
Anybody know a formula for figuring the size tank to how many gallons it will hold?

Length X width X depth divided by 231= gallons/