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fuel sending unit

Posted: December 2, 2006, 10:04 am
by chaser1602
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

Posted: December 2, 2006, 10:36 am
by ABA
Hmm, if I remember correctly the original sending unit has a pretty long arm for the float. Maybe too long for a flat tank.

Posted: December 2, 2006, 11:17 am
by MadMaxetc
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.

Posted: December 2, 2006, 11:46 am
by chaser1602
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?

Posted: December 2, 2006, 3:45 pm
by MadMaxetc
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!

Posted: December 2, 2006, 5:05 pm
by rob66f100
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

Posted: December 2, 2006, 5:52 pm
by jakdad
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/