Aux. gas tank help

[Stephen Edmunds]

So, I bought an aux. gas tank kit from Bronco Graveyard about 2 years ago and the instuctions have faded too much to read and no response from Bronco Graveyard emails. My issue is that when I install the sending unit lining up the tabs the pickup tube hits the bottom of the tank and will not sit flat . Can some one tell me is this the wrong sending unit or what I'm doing wrong ? Thanks for any help

 

[spap]

How much does it hit, can you slightly bend the pick up to make it not touch the bottom
Aftermarket parts are rarely perfect

 

[Stephen Edmunds]

Would have to bend it a good 1/4 " to maybe 1/2". Not sure it would bend bend enough without kinking before I would get enough clearance.

 

[achrs44]

If the instructions have faded then you likely do not have a legible packing list with part numbers. I see on their website that the pickups for the aux tank differ (visually to my eyes) from the ones for the rear tank. Perhaps they mis-packed a rear one in your kit -- to me, the post-bend, pre-pickup sock length looks a bit longer on the one intended for rear/main tank install; about just right to be causing you some interference.

 

[DirtDonk]

That sock filter is another variable. Check yours to be sure it's not loose first, and if it is then see if it can be moved farther up the tube.
If not, and I don't think bending the tube is that easy, post up a pic so we can see what you're dealing with.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

As far as pics, you have to be a contributor (12 bucks a year) to do it directly, but you can use your Garage and/or Gallery features, or even an online image hosting site and link to the pictures here.

Paul

 

[sprdv1]

If the instructions have faded then you likely do not have a legible packing list with part numbers. I see on their website that the pickups for the aux tank differ (visually to my eyes) from the ones for the rear tank. Perhaps they mis-packed a rear one in your kit -- to me, the post-bend, pre-pickup sock length looks a bit longer on the one intended for rear/main tank install; about just right to be causing you some interference.

maybe some instructions via internet??

 

[sprdv1]

As far as pics, you have to be a contributor (12 bucks a year) to do it directly, but you can use your Garage and/or Gallery features, or even an online image hosting site and link to the pictures here.

This

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34373

 

[gnpenning]

If all else fails pick up the phone and call them. Calling a vendor should be the first thing we do when there is a problem.

 

[hatleyjm]

I had the exact same problem when I replaced my auxiliary sending unit. to prevent the pickup tube from kinking I used one of those cheap tubing bender with multiple slots--the kind you'd use to bend brake lines. I had to move the gauge wires over slightly to avoid getting pinched but other than that it was NBD--well other than that stainless tubing is a tough mother to bend...but eventually I convinced it to see things my way.

 

[Stephen Edmunds]

Thanks for everyones help. I think Im going to try Hatlejm's suggestion and try to bend it a little.