Fuel tanks

[Billygoat]

Ok, got my tanks repaired and I got them back in. I’m not seeming to be getting fuel from the back tank. I verified my fuel pump on my tbi system is kicking on at initial ignition and also runs while cranking. Anyhow, pretty confident its not the tbi or fuel pumps.
I did opt for fuel hose rather than hard line from the senders. Can I run a hose to lay inside the tank with a screen filter on the pickup on the new sender? I’m kinda wondering if either the senders tube isn’t deep enough so that a hose extension would better pick up gas as the tank gets lower? Just an idea??

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Keith V]

well, you could measure it. the pickup should be right on the bottom

 

[Billygoat]

well, you could measure it. the pickup should be right on the bottom

It was, I think it was between 4-4 1/4” from top of tank.

 

[Billygoat]

Maybe my supply hose is pinched? I did undo that supply hose and put it into a lawn mower gas tank and with a few cranks the engine fired up.

 

[Carl Stouffer]

Assuming you have separate fuel pumps, one for each tank, instead of a fuel selector valve, I would check your wiring. If you used relays, maybe one of them is wired wrong. If you didn't use relays, you probably should have.

 

[Billygoat]

Yes there are 2 pumps and there is a relay operating them which is inside a little plastic spice bottle to keep it dry. I’ve verified the pumps are working. I think it might be a pinch line maybe. I’ll look into tomorrow morning.

PS: may go back to hardline but connect to sender with short fuel hose.

 

[RF_Burns]

Here are some photos of my hardlines on top of the tanks.

One moment, please...

Hmmm... not sure why it says "one moment please" but that is the link!

 

[Billygoat]

Here are some photos of my hardlines on top of the tanks.

One moment, please...

Hmmm... not sure why it says "one moment please" but that is the link!

Looks good!

 

[Keith V]

Time to cut a hole in the floor?
I just did that, for both tanks, to fix a bad sensor, totally worth it

 

[Billygoat]

Time to cut a hole in the floor?
I just did that, for both tanks, to fix a bad sensor, totally worth it

For sure, did that awhile back and boy I’m glad I did. Very handy mod!