Re: Keegan's Replacement Fuel Tank
Posted by HH56 On 2011/2/19 23:44:06
Aside from the capacity, I would think it a viable alternative if Classic is not interested in any other replacement options or a quantity order is required if they are. What about the 53 GM tank Jim found? If larger and the filler coming out of the top will clear the frame, that also might be a possibility along the lines you mentioned and maybe not need as many mods.
On the sender, since there will have to be some changes anyway with the 57 setup, how about investigating the possibility of making a bracket which would weld or bolt to the GM plate. Our senders are only held on the existing round mounting plate via the single terminal screw bolted thru a couple of insulating pieces. Could remove the original plate and replace that with a bracket to provide the ground and mount inside the tank or even on the GM plate if there is room. Secure using the same components as original. Better yet, since the senders are roughly the same shape & size, it might also be possible to take the GM sender off and replace with ours in the same location with a simple mount and just need an arm adjustment. That would save a few dollars if the original sender is still usable but not preclude buying the Whitney or stock Ford unit if not.
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On the sender, since there will have to be some changes anyway with the 57 setup, how about investigating the possibility of making a bracket which would weld or bolt to the GM plate. Our senders are only held on the existing round mounting plate via the single terminal screw bolted thru a couple of insulating pieces. Could remove the original plate and replace that with a bracket to provide the ground and mount inside the tank or even on the GM plate if there is room. Secure using the same components as original. Better yet, since the senders are roughly the same shape & size, it might also be possible to take the GM sender off and replace with ours in the same location with a simple mount and just need an arm adjustment. That would save a few dollars if the original sender is still usable but not preclude buying the Whitney or stock Ford unit if not.
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