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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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From: alliance, ohio
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sumped gas tank

has anyone just welded a bulk head fitting to the bottom of there gas tank instead of doing a complete sump kit? pics and advice is welcomed and wanted
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Re: sumped gas tank

nobody?
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Re: sumped gas tank

sump is easily welded up onto the bottom of the tank and a much better idea.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Re: sumped gas tank

wouldnt the bulkhead be same idea as our tank is already sorta sumped with the design of the tank?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Re: sumped gas tank

no a sump creates a small reserve of fuel in case you go around a turn or launch the car so fuel won't be uncovered ever
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Re: sumped gas tank

Anyone know if the 1le gas tank has that. I know its baffled But I dont know if it has a sump. We need a picture and part number.
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