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Hello, So today I installed the third FP I have purchased for this project. I put it in a gallon of gas in a bucket to make sure that it worked. I fed the pump and strainer into the opening in the fuel tank. The pump and strainer went in. But I had difficulty seating the flange on the tank. This happened once before. So this time I put an cork gasket. I figured that maybe the sender unit was not specific to Corvette and longer than the stock set up. I purchased slightly longer bolts. But, I still had a problem getting the flange to sit flat. I worked all of the bolts down and the flange seated properly. The pump is working, I ran the car. I am going to check the FP tomorrow. Before I do the injectors. Has anyone of you had to PUSH the sender assembly down? I just hated doing it. I thought it should just fit without any force. Just curious.
The top of the fuel tank is flat.
The sending unit is flat.
Basic rule number 1 excessive force. Indicates. Something is NOT correct. Typically damaging.
No need for longer bolts, cork will not survive.
The fuel float level. Apparently caught.
The unit does not install. straight down.
Slight angle to the DS. Then slowly tilt upright.
Can, you clarify. Not specific. to the corvette.?
Last edited by THE 383 admiral; Jan 3, 2023 at 02:03 PM.
I'm going to remove the pump and see if I can get it to shift and fit better. The float has always worked correctly. But, I believe you are correct.
thank you
On my 87 the sock has to fit into a plastic trough at the bottom of the tank, the sock can not point side to side, it has to point toward the front of the car.
On my 87 the sock has to fit into a plastic trough at the bottom of the tank, the sock can not point side to side, it has to point toward the front of the car.
Good advice. On my 84 previous owner had replaced pump but had placed sock side to side.
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