Thread: 39 Chevy Coupe - All Steel - having issue with gas tank

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I am not certain of this but.. I think that is for a return line. The suction should come out of the top of the tank.

From back in the 60's sometime. All tanks had to feed from the top for "safety" considerations. Even older truck fuel tanks had to be converted from bottom supply to top, local DOT would impound your truck if caught on the highway with "old style" tanks.

Check around the sending unit and see if there is another opening about the same size...

Originally Posted by 34_40

I am not certain of this but.. I think that is for a return line. The suction should come out of the top of the tank.

From back in the 60's sometime. All tanks had to feed from the top for "safety" considerations. Even older truck fuel tanks had to be converted from bottom supply to top, local DOT would impound your truck if caught on the highway with "old style" tanks.

Check around the sending unit and see if there is another opening about the same size...

Thanks....I was also thinking this thouhht carb'd engines don't need a return line where fuel injected do....and yes there is another circular flat spot on top of tank but needs cut out. Or should I find a compatable sending unit that incorporates the pickup line which the new original didn't have. I emptied the tank and using a 5gallon jug as temp tank for now.

Originally Posted by OUTL4W

Thanks....I was also thinking this thouhht carb'd engines don't need a return line where fuel injected do....and yes there is another circular flat spot on top of tank but needs cut out. Or should I find a compatable sending unit that incorporates the pickup line which the new original didn't have. I emptied the tank and using a 5gallon jug as temp tank for now.

I'd try to find the compatible sending unit that incorporates the fuel pickup and plug/seal the fitting on the side.

I don't think you'll have to search hard - I seem to remember that Speedway has a couple and/or Tanks Inc. , CRS at the moment!

Originally Posted by 34_40

I'd try to find the compatible sending unit that incorporates the fuel pickup and plug/seal the fitting on the side.

I don't think you'll have to search hard - I seem to remember that Speedway has a couple and/or Tanks Inc. , CRS at the moment!

Went to local autozone but no luck and no local speedway.....much appreciated if you could link me to specific model....If needed it's 7" to bottom of tank from the sending unit hole.

Originally Posted by sfort

Is this an identical replacement tank for the original? Who made it?

Yes identical replacement and can't find any markings on it. My dads best friend who did majority of the work and I are not on the best of speaking terms right now.

Try this - Speedway Motors - Street Rod Parts, Race Parts, Ford Flathead Parts, Sprint and Midget Racing Parts, Pedal Car Parts You can do the search....