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37don · 03-10-2018, 10:56 AM

How far should the gas line from the gas tank go into the tank? On my 37 sdn the line goes in about 2.5”. Should it go in to the bottom of the tank just off the bottom? Thanks,Don

Kube · 03-10-2018, 11:05 AM

About 1/2" past the ferrule is more than enough.

JSeery · 03-10-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 37don

How far should the gas line from the gas tank go into the tank? On my 37 sdn the line goes in about 2.5”. Should it go in to the bottom of the tank just off the bottom? Thanks,Don

Is the fitting in the stock location on the bottom of the tank? Almost sounds like your talking about a fitting on the top of the tank (aftermarket tank). If that is the case, the line needs to go to the bottom of the tank.

Kube · 03-10-2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JSeery

Is the fitting in the stock location on the bottom of the tank? Almost sounds like your talking about a fitting on the top of the tank (aftermarket tank). If that is the case, the line needs to go to the bottom of the tank.

'37 Ford tank has the outlet on the side of the tank - front - about 5" from the bottom. The line does not need to extend anymore than 1/2" in to the tank.

JSeery · 03-10-2018, 03:20 PM

Well, that would make a difference! For some reason I was thinking of a later tank!

37don · 03-10-2018, 09:17 PM

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Yes Kube is right. Is there a pickup pipe that extends to the bottom of the tank?

Kube · 03-11-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 37don

Yes Kube is right. Is there a pickup pipe that extends to the bottom of the tank?

There is. It is integral of the tank. You should be able to see at minimum, part of it, by peering through the sending unit hole.

rotorwrench · 03-11-2018, 08:38 AM

Most internal tank pick up tubes in the more modern Fords have this feature. They do act as a stand pipe but only about the diameter of the tube off the bottom. It's important to leave a space for water and other heavier than fuel debris to settle.

Aircraft tanks have a sump on the bottom with a water drain valve but automobiles seldom have a feature like this, if ever.

George/Maine · 03-11-2018, 12:18 PM

I think the aftermarket tanks the tube has to go near bottom of tank.
There has been problem with 1/2 tank of gas and no gas to start.

03-10-2018, 10:56 AM	#1
37don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 262	Gas line How far should the gas line from the gas tank go into the tank? On my 37 sdn the line goes in about 2.5”. Should it go in to the bottom of the tank just off the bottom? Thanks,Don

03-10-2018, 11:05 AM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Gas line About 1/2" past the ferrule is more than enough. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-10-2018, 03:20 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Gas line Well, that would make a difference! For some reason I was thinking of a later tank!

03-10-2018, 09:17 PM	#6
37don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 262	Re: Gas line Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes Kube is right. Is there a pickup pipe that extends to the bottom of the tank?

03-11-2018, 08:38 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Gas line Most internal tank pick up tubes in the more modern Fords have this feature. They do act as a stand pipe but only about the diameter of the tube off the bottom. It's important to leave a space for water and other heavier than fuel debris to settle. Aircraft tanks have a sump on the bottom with a water drain valve but automobiles seldom have a feature like this, if ever.

03-11-2018, 12:18 PM	#9
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: Gas line I think the aftermarket tanks the tube has to go near bottom of tank. There has been problem with 1/2 tank of gas and no gas to start.