Orange 1977 Pinto

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Held it under gasoline and there was a little trail of bubbles from one spot. Redid it and no more bubbles. Decided good enough and installed everything I have on hand. Still waiting for the fill pipe gasket...

 

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I have the tank installed, the electric fuel pump mounted, bypassed the original fuel pump and used a fuel filter to fill the gap. Ran some airline in a loop from inlet to outlet to protect the inside from outside grit and dust. I may use it again.

Getting the fuel fill back into place was a bit of a pain, the tank gasket I used was 1/4" smaller diameter than the old gasket and resisted being pulled out to the sheet metal. Got it finally...

I used my nutsert tool to place a couple 1/4" nuts for the fuel pump. It took me several minutes to figure out how to use it as it has been a very long time since I last used it.

Now I'm running wire up to the front for power to the pump. I think I will use a fused relay controled by oil pressure switch. Not quite sure what I'm doing so if anyone wants to chime in please do.

 

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I've solidified the hose routing for the fuel pump. I had just enough 5/16" hose to do the job without putting in much kink. The filter should be fairly easy to change out after running it for 500 miles or so. There is also a filter beside the old mechanical pump, and I think a sintered filter in the carb. I should be good for clean gas...

I have the wiring run from the back to the front, zip tied every 8" is so to the fuel and or brake line. I salvaged the rollover switch from a 93 ranger. The orientation is vertical so it should be fairly easy to find a spot on the inner fender or firewall. I was hoping there would be room behind the kick panel but no.

 

[Shran]

Little late to the party here but muriatic acid works great for cleaning gas tanks out. One gallon for a normal car size tank is PLENTY... pour the whole thing in and roll it around to coat every surface a few times for a day or two, then drain it and run a ton of water through it to flush it. I'd fill it with gas and maybe some 2 cycle oil ASAP as the bare steel flash rusts FAST and the 2 cycle oil should provide a little barrier. I've been able to save a couple Ranger and small engine tanks like that. Messy and nasty stuff but it works.