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Old 04-17-2012, 12:12 PM
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So just one tank and extended the floater for the fuel level, what are these draw straws? I keep hearing bout them but never see an explanation for them...
 
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Old 04-17-2012, 06:24 PM
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i took a brazzing rod and made the float arm ,as for the draw straw i welded a 1/2 bung in the bottom this is mine
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Here is a draw straw setup
Draw Straw I 1/2 in. draw tube and 1/2 in. pushlock fitting
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:40 AM
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ok so if i do a draw straw from the top, i just plug the lines in the original sender and cut power to the sender, but leave power to the fuel level gauge wire?
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:50 AM
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yes but there is not much room above that tank keep in mind
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:59 AM
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ok i will, thanks a lot it definitely helps me having people able to answer questions and not turn away. i will be able to continue with my build now if i got anymore questions ill give you guys a hollar
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:57 PM
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got myself another problem, since the motor moved the trans back 3 inches, i used a 5r110 out of a 04 powerstroke since it was a direct bolt in with my trans x- member my shifter cable isnt long enough what do i do??!!
 
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Old 04-21-2012, 08:41 AM
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I used the factory gas sending unit and just removed the fuel pump and replaced it with a steeltube
 
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Old 04-21-2012, 07:29 PM
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What year cummins are you putting in? The 89-93 have a vacuum pump. The truck should already have a fuel return that selects with the supply line being used.
Could you weld an extension on your tranny selector to reach the cable?
 
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Old 04-21-2012, 07:38 PM
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I've got a 94 with a ppump, its weird cause if I extend the bracket that the cable clips in the actual cable won't be long enough its like the cable itself needs to be longer
 
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Old 04-30-2012, 10:44 PM
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ok got myself a question for you guys... will a 6.7 cummins grid heater work on my 94 12v
 


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