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Old 02-02-2011, 10:33 AM
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Default This is prolly a dumb question but.....

For people who want to run external fuel pumps on a factory tank, can you just tap the bottom of the factory tank? If so, how do you do it. If not why cant you.

Sorry for the noob question and my flame suit is on so fire away.

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You could, but extreme care must be taken not to weaken the plastic tank as leaks are not particularly safe, especially above the exhaust etc.

Typically it is better to sump a tank to prevent fuel starvation with external pump setups & hence the reason aftermarket metal tanks are often used with external systems to allow a "sump" or reserve of fuel above the pick-up point.

In most cases a good intank system can meet 99% of all fuel needs for considerably less money & complexity.
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I did it with a metal tank... Used a -10 fuel cell bulkhead fitting from Russel. Drilled hole in the bottom passenger side of the tank. Used that fuel tank sealant epoxy and coated the teflon rings and outside of the fitting. works like a charm so far.


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