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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Ok, so after being stranded a couple times (out of fuel, gauge reading 1/4 tank) i am going to swap out fuel module in tank. The Vulcan performance Modified Liberty Module has been recommened but, a friend of mine has the factory replacement module he bought and was unable to return and has never been used. This module has the in-tank pump in it. What do i need to do to make this work how it should. I have an airdog 100 Pump. I'm guessing i need the Vulcan Draw Straw V but what other mods do i need to make to it so the in tank pump isnt fighting me? Simple, safe way to disconnect other than the obvious and removing it?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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just buy a draw straw and do it youself you will save alot of cash that way
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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so i need the Vulcan Draw Straw V with the 3/8" fitting to match my fuel line from the air dog or can i disconnect the in tank pump on the module and use the Vulcan Draw Straw I? i just need the module for the float to correct my guage. it is getting worse, i have 320 miles and it read 3/4 tank. Feel like im riding my old harley with no fuel gauge at all and stretching out my mileage. Kinda of sucks i have the HUD with my Miles to empty and i cant use it.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Make sure that when you put the Drawstraw in, to put the tank on a set of sawhorses to help alleviate the 1/4 tank issues.

Put the tank on the sawhorses where the tank straps are. The tank is probably sagging near where the intake is.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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i was planning on lifting the bed off with my tractor or overhead winch. if the tank is saggin, is it noticable while hanging from the straps?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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It could be noticable, not sure though.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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i'll have to call Eric at vulcan performance tomorrow to see which draw straw and fitting i need to order.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Pulling the box will leave the fuel tank in its natural resting position. I'll bet you they say to use the DSV. I have one, and its amazing. Using the DS2, depth matters. DSV does not as the fuel module spring hold the suction point down.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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If you already have a pump in your tank you can modify that basket VERY EASILY, and make a custom draw tube like I did... all you need to do is remove the old pump and run 3/8th line down to the inlet on the screen. I used some extra 1/2" line I had leftover from my Raptor pump, tweaked it a bit and got it to work, but the fittings on both ends of that basket are made for 3/8" line... heres a picture of how I did mine........

 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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ahhh, 10hrs too late, ordered the Draw Straw V this morning. Thats ok though, i talked to the guy at vulcan and he told me how to reroute my airdog return line to the vent on the pickup.
 
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