Fuel gauge & sender resistance issue. HELP

That would be right in theory, but most fuel cells I've seen (no expert on 'cells) had the fill/ sender/ etc ports on top. And, it just might be that the bolt pattern/ etc fastener for the sender (if on the side) would prevent you from turning it upside down.

And of course you'd have to rebend the arm

That is part of the reason I asked Brad for a photo/ brand/ part no/ etc of the cell/ sender

HMMM, this may be a market for some company to explore. I am like you my knowledge of fuel cells is very limited. When I grew up the poor boy way to have an aluminum fuel cell was an aluminum beer keg and convert it.