Trunk fuel pump access
02-11-2013, 01:28 PM
#1
Trunk fuel pump access Has anyone cut a hole in their trunk and built a doghouse or access panel to get to their fuel pump/sender? If so could you post some photos or info on how you did it?
I am going to install a Tanks Inc PA-4 pump setup into my '70 Nova tank and I'm currently debating sinking a recess into the top of the tank or making room above it by cutting space out of the trunk and creating a removable doghouse. Having a hump in the trunk floor isn't ideal, but I like the idea of pulling the pump or accessing the fittings/connections/wiring without dropping the tank again. It also makes modifying the tank a lot easier.
Thanks for any ideas.
I am going to install a Tanks Inc PA-4 pump setup into my '70 Nova tank and I'm currently debating sinking a recess into the top of the tank or making room above it by cutting space out of the trunk and creating a removable doghouse. Having a hump in the trunk floor isn't ideal, but I like the idea of pulling the pump or accessing the fittings/connections/wiring without dropping the tank again. It also makes modifying the tank a lot easier.
Thanks for any ideas.
02-11-2013, 01:52 PM
#2
I have a humped one in my Nova, but the spare tire covers most of it. I attribute the access to it, the reason the pump has never gone out! 
My '33 has a factory flat access panel, although I made it slightly bigger, and the sender has GM quick disconnects brazed on it so you don't need many tools to replace it, I theorize I could replace it (with the spare I carry) on the side of the road in less than a half hour, although lucklily I haven't had to. Knock on wood!!!
My '33 has a factory flat access panel, although I made it slightly bigger, and the sender has GM quick disconnects brazed on it so you don't need many tools to replace it, I theorize I could replace it (with the spare I carry) on the side of the road in less than a half hour, although lucklily I haven't had to. Knock on wood!!!
02-11-2013, 02:09 PM
#3
I did it for my Chevelle. It did come in handy as I had Fuel Pump grounding problem a few years back. I was able to remove the cover and take the Sender unit out, found the problem and corrected it and be back on the road in 45-60 min (IRC).
hope these help...
BC
hope these help...
BC
02-11-2013, 03:10 PM
#4
That does help, thanks! Are you planning to do something similar on your Nova? The more I think about it, the less I want to cut into the tank and put that recess in when I could gain the necessary clearance and have easy pump access through the trunk, not to mention avoiding the need to weld on the tank.
02-11-2013, 04:59 PM
#7
Have not came to that yet.. just finished my Tahoe work, had to have the Trans rebuilt, put new ball joints in, got it aligned and new tires.. so I'm broke..LOL..
I Just started to take the engine out of the Chevelle to replace the oil pan.... then its back to the Nova... If I have any $$$ at the point. But I was planning on recessing the tank, but I will see in about a month from now...
BC
I Just started to take the engine out of the Chevelle to replace the oil pan.... then its back to the Nova... If I have any $$$ at the point. But I was planning on recessing the tank, but I will see in about a month from now...
BC
