TBI Throttle Body Injection discussion and questions. L03/CFI tech and other performance enhancements.

Are barrel crimps in fuel tank ok?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 15, 2009 | 08:15 PM
  #1  
88GMC1500's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Car: 88 GMC C1500
Engine: vortec 350, LT4 HotCam
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Are barrel crimps in fuel tank ok?

So I just installed a new fuel pump in my truck from Harris Performance. Its a 255 lph pump. It comes with a harnes and about 3 inches of wire and the connector does not fit my stock sender unit. I was forced to splice the new pump in. Any concerns with having barrel crimps inside the fuel tank? I double and trippled check they were "GOOD" crimps and the wires were not even thinking about pulling out.

Looking at how exposed the wires are on each end of the connectors in there, I doubt its any cause for concern but figured I'd ask here.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 10:18 PM
  #2  
CaliChevyLover's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
From: annapolis MD
Car: 1986 IROC-Z28
Re: Are barrel crimps in fuel tank ok?

had a friend do that..put 4 layers of heatsink protector on it
Reply
Old May 16, 2009 | 05:32 PM
  #3  
88GMC1500's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Car: 88 GMC C1500
Engine: vortec 350, LT4 HotCam
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Re: Are barrel crimps in fuel tank ok?

After sleeping on it, I realized that what I did was not the "right way" to do it and droppped the tank again today, cut the crimps out, soldered the wires together and used two sleeves of heat shrink.

Last edited by 88GMC1500; May 16, 2009 at 05:35 PM. Reason: fixed image
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mustangman65_79
Tech / General Engine
7
Apr 14, 2017 05:37 PM
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
4
Mar 5, 2017 06:37 PM
sweet_87_iroc
Camaros for Sale
5
Sep 25, 2015 10:01 PM
beachrodder
Tech / General Engine
7
Aug 25, 2015 08:05 AM
AkDrifted
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
6
Aug 17, 2015 07:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:05 PM.