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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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Fuel Tank riser build question
so who has built their own tank and how did you build the riser?
 
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what is the riser? the filler neck?
 
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the tube inside of the tank that feeds the motor.
 
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Universal adjustable sending unit that matches your gas gauge.
 
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I did not make my tank but I modified the PICK-UP tube with a 3/8" tube. I soldered a fitting in to the top of the tank and then mounted my tube to the fitting. Works great and flows more fuel for the engine.
 
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