I've been inspired by Mike's (Tenn01PSD350) DIY fuel tank sump kit, and want to do the same. He and I have discussed briefly what, how, and why he took this approach, and I am more sure than ever I want to do this.

The only thing is that I wanted to find some heavier duty SS parts (I can't build anything without over-engineering it), and have done some searching. The best things I've come up with thus far is in the two PDF files attached below for the SS parts. Keep in mind that I haven't sourced gasket and/or hose materials, but that's a rather simple thing to get, so I haven't done it yet.

Anyway, I just wanted to share the parts and sources I've found thus far in case anyone else out there is wanting to do the same thing.

Once I get mine done, I'll post pics and all the details.

Here ya go.

 

I guess no one else is interested in this.

 

look at this thread copy & paste
http://www.powerstrokenation.com/for...fuel+tank+sump

 

It works! look quick!

 

No surprise Pete. Same thing I got some years ago. Just know, there will never be an air problem, there will never be a need to drop the tank again, and the fuel lifting issue will be gone forever. Gravity fed. Again, it is not for everybody but the physics speaks for itself.

If anything fails, it will be outside the tank and an easy repair. There is literally nothing inside the tank that can go wrong ever again. Bad fuel, just drain the tank. What else can I say?

 

Kevin, link ain't working.

 

I noticed that one of the connectors is showing silicone gaskets. It is probably great in salt and fresh water marine applications but silicone is not compatable with Diesel.

 

Got it Kevin. Good link. I have only to make my final adjustment to my skid plate and it is finished. Since I got my ATV, I don't need to take the truck through the same sort of crap I got it for, hunting. With the skid plate mod finished, I could do it anyway. There is no inspection in this state, and if there was, it would be so hidden they wouldn't know anyway.

 

A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

Yes, Guzzle, there is one that shows that. I would replace any gaskets that came with ay of these devices amd make/buy my own of either viton or teflon for appropriate compatibility.

Dan, I would like to do the pump-in-the-tank approach as well, but I'm already committed with my existing pump and lift pump combination, and want to minimize any further expense. Besides, the concept of easily draining the tank becomes a reality with a sump.