Archived Disabled Fuel Tank

[Grinder1]

OK TDR miracle workers, here's the problem. I need my truck ASAP for a job that just came in. Had decided to finally replace fuel sender and/or float assembly on my '95 2500 4x4 and just as I disabled rig the phone rang. I'm a very patient mechanic but the #@$%! supply and return lines would not come off the tank sender module. I tried everything to get those damn QD 2 tab connectors to release which they would not . Finally had to cut both poly lines 4 inches from module, dropped tank, and of course the fittings come off piece of cake BECAUSE YOU COULD ACTUALLY GET AT THEM!! Would like to replace poly lines with quality rubber hose. I can splice into the metal lines at the frame rail no big deal but... ... ... ... . does anyone make a 3/8" hose barb to female QD adaptor? Or I could attach hose directley to the plastic male QD stubs on the module but not sure how good the seal would be. Don't want to suck any air on that supply line. A parts person thought that someone made a hose mender kit for QD hose fittings but not sure if that included poly hose. What are your thoughts on this "situation" members?

Also... ... ... ... does anyone have a line on a better than OEM float/sender/pickup/return module or the seperate parts?

 

[JR2]

I put a compression fitting for my stainless steel lines on the fuel pickup barb. I don't see why you could not slide a hose over it and put a clam on it. Just slide the hose on as far as you can and clamp it.

As for the sender and pick up situation... a draw straw from Vulcan and then sender from CENTROID PRODUCTS - Computerized Tank Display - Electronic Senders - capacitive fuel gauges

 

[rkressg]

When I did mine, I just pushed a 3/8" line over the return, and used a hose clamp.

Has not leaked yet.

FYI, if you do this, leave enough slack to allow the tank to drop down before you have to disconnect the lines (so you can get up in there).

-Rich