Installing fuel outlets on stock tank

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I have new stock gas and looking for guidance on were to locate the fuel outlet for the new electric fuel pump. The tank doesn’t have a sump welded in but I’ve hear that some have just put outlet to rear of stock tank. Pictures would be helpful.
 
I have new stock gas and looking for guidance on were to locate the fuel outlet for the new electric fuel pump. The tank doesn’t have a sump welded in but I’ve hear that some have just put outlet to rear of stock tank. Pictures would be helpful.
Why not just use the pick-up line on the sending unit?
 
I have new stock gas and looking for guidance on were to locate the fuel outlet for the new electric fuel pump. The tank doesn’t have a sump welded in but I’ve hear that some have just put outlet to rear of stock tank. Pictures would be helpful.

Are you talking about an inlet to feed your electric pump, or an outlet for the pressurized fuel? There are a multitude of ways to get it done. Many methods work good when the tank is half full or more, but few are just as efficient at providing air free fuel when you get down to the last gallon or so.

Depending on budget, you can use a Holley Hydramat on the feed side. The stuff is simply amazing.

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Are you talking about an inlet to feed your electric pump, or an outlet for the pressurized fuel? There are a multitude of ways to get it done. Many methods work good when the tank is half full or more, but few are just as efficient at providing air free fuel when you get down to the last gallon or so.

Depending on budget, you can use a Holley Hydramat on the feed side. The stuff is simply amazing.

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Yes to feed electric fuel pump. A dead head one
 
Yes to feed electric fuel pump. A dead head one

In that case, use the stock pick-up hole and insert your pump, sending unit and one of the smaller "T" shaped Holley Hyromats to ensure that you have full fuel contact even when doing a high-G road course. It will fit right through the stock opening.

I would recommend a return style system to keep cool fuel flowing to your engine, whether carb'd or EFI.
 
In that case, use the stock pick-up hole and insert your pump, sending unit and one of the smaller "T" shaped Holley Hyromats to ensure that you have full fuel contact even when doing a high-G road course. It will fit right through the stock opening.

I would recommend a return style system to keep cool fuel flowing to your engine, whether carb'd or EFI.

Go back and look at the white dart ( dartos ) , that has pick ups on the rear corners of a stock tank, just read the post a minute ago---
I have mine done the same way . Works fine w/ no problems so far, been on the car for about 9 yrs. , inline fuel inj. pump ahead/behind the bumper close to the frame -on mine , gravity fed , no problems. Stock pick up tube used as a return---
 
I have a stock tank with two 1/2” outlets added to the bottom of it. Would be perfect for an electric pump setup. It’s in my pile of parts to get rid of it you want it, I’m not super far from you.
 
Everything I read about the Holley mighty mite inline is that it won’t keep a 600 carb feed and I’m running a 750. I like there small compact size and price, but what is everyone running for pumps that you can tap into the stock lines.
 
Could you send a pic


Here’s a couple, not the best, the tank is propped up on the front. There are two 90 degree elbows on the bottom with rubber line coming off of them and they go to a ‘tee’ fitting. I have no idea how the elbows are attached, they were on when I got the car. I switched tanks to go to EFI

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Here’s a couple, not the best, the tank is propped up on the front. There are two 90 degree elbows on the bottom with rubber line coming off of them and they go to a ‘tee’ fitting. I have no idea how the elbows are attached, they were on when I got the car. I switched tanks to go to EFI

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How well did it work any problems
Why two inlets?
 
I never had any issues with it, those elbows are in the lowest part of the tank when it is installed on the car. I'm not sure why there is two, it was like that when I got it.
 
Go back and look at the white dart ( dartos ) , that has pick ups on the rear corners of a stock tank, just read the post a minute ago---
I have mine done the same way . Works fine w/ no problems so far, been on the car for about 9 yrs. , inline fuel inj. pump ahead/behind the bumper close to the frame -on mine , gravity fed , no problems. Stock pick up tube used as a return---
Could you add a link of that posting, I can't seem to find it.
 
Could you add a link of that posting, I can't seem to find it.

Suggest u contact him on the message board.
I had a prof. welder weld two octagon shaped 3/8" pipe caps , that I drilled the end out of , to the same size as the inside threads .
After he welded them I took a long tapered punch and drove it thru the couplings till it wouldn`t go any farther, then simply screwed my fittings into the couplings. I added two 3/8" moded dhut off valves, which go into normal 1/2" in line filters , then into a home made alum. "y" , then into the fuel inj. pump. Don't have any pics at this time---------aint promising I can get them on here, but will take a couple and try.
 
Suggest u contact him on the message board.
I had a prof. welder weld two octagon shaped 3/8" pipe caps , that I drilled the end out of , to the same size as the inside threads .
After he welded them I took a long tapered punch and drove it thru the couplings till it wouldn`t go any farther, then simply screwed my fittings into the couplings. I added two 3/8" moded dhut off valves, which go into normal 1/2" in line filters , then into a home made alum. "y" , then into the fuel inj. pump. Don't have any pics at this time---------aint promising I can get them on here, but will take a couple and try.
I have and he sent me some very helpful pictures. Thanks for your help too.
 
The cost. I have $40 in 2 fittings and it would of cost me around $200 for a sump.

OLD POST , BUT I HAD $2.00 , PLUS $20.00 WELDING IN MY SET UP -------------
Plus, mine ain`t hanging off the bottom of the tank.
 
OLD POST , BUT I HAD $2.00 , PLUS $20.00 WELDING IN MY SET UP -------------
Plus, mine ain`t hanging off the bottom of the tank.
Are you talking about a sump? I have $40 total in welding and fittings.
The sump would have to trimmed and fitting the tank. Couldn’t find one that fit without a lot of work. They would of have to trim the lip a off to the contour of the tank. Welding and pressure testing was more time also. I paid to the welding.

I will work fine for my hotrod.
 
Are you talking about a sump? I have $40 total in welding and fittings.
The sump would have to trimmed and fitting the tank. Couldn’t find one that fit without a lot of work. They would of have to trim the lip a off to the contour of the tank. Welding and pressure testing was more time also. I paid to the welding.

I will work fine for my hotrod.
Did u not read my post/ back lower corners of the tank, end drilled out 1/2'' octagon shaped pipe couplings welded in a new tank. dual everything till it wyes together before the rear mounted pump.
I`d take a pic, but for some reason my phone aint sending them now .---?? Much like urs-------
 
Did u not read my post/ back lower corners of the tank, end drilled out 1/2'' octagon shaped pipe couplings welded in a new tank. dual everything till it wyes together before the rear mounted pump.
I`d take a pic, but for some reason my phone aint sending them now .---?? Much like urs-------
Yes, I think we have about the same thing. I’ll post more pictures once it’s installed with plumbing. But the fitting don’t hang below the tank, they are level the edge. It just hard to see.
 
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