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Old May 5, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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I'm using this setup in mine: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd84.htm Sorry if that's a bad link to include, I think I originally got it from this site.

The one I'm using is actually the PA-4P. Looks like a simple insall, I know it comes with just about everything you need. I bought a tank from the same place, as I wasn't too thrilled with the 8 patches I found on mine (and i know only 3 of them were from me!). Looks like a nice setup, we'll see in about a month!
I'm using the same Tanks set up and it has built in baffels (a tray), I have found that I need a 74 or earlier tank because of the 4" hole you need to cut in the top of the tank will interfere with the mounting strap. My 77 has a wide oval sending unit plate on top that leaves no room for the hole and locates it to far into the strap area, a 74 or earlier tank has a smaller sending unit plate that gives added room.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I would not recommend trying to pull fuel from the top. Most of these guys are pulling fuel from the bottom. I would go with the in tank system like I am using.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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I wonder if I could cut a hole in the bottom of the tank and set a pickup like the 68-73's have?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MikesBlueGoose
I'm using this setup in mine: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd84.htm Sorry if that's a bad link to include, I think I originally got it from this site.

The one I'm using is actually the PA-4P. Looks like a simple insall, I know it comes with just about everything you need. I bought a tank from the same place, as I wasn't too thrilled with the 8 patches I found on mine (and i know only 3 of them were from me!). Looks like a nice setup, we'll see in about a month!
This is what my we're using on a friend's '78

Went with a SS tank and in-tank pump from Rock Valley on my '72.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Nice looking setup. This might be the easiest way to go. Looks like it has its own sump to keep it from running dry. What do you do about the sending unit for the fuel gauge?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Well, I'm planning on just using the stock sending unit, and closing off the supply line. HOPEFULLY that'll work.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Notice the Camaro pump is enclosed also to prevent fuel slosh.
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Old May 7, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MikesBlueGoose
Well, I'm planning on just using the stock sending unit, and closing off the supply line. HOPEFULLY that'll work.
That's what I did. It works just like it always did. No problems.
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Originally Posted by Budman78
I would not recommend trying to pull fuel from the top. Most of these guys are pulling fuel from the bottom. I would go with the in tank system like I am using.
Budman do you have any photo's of your setup?

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