Fuel Sump

[Wondering Nomad]

Since I do not have the tools, shop, or skills to create my own, does anybody know where I might find a sump that I can attach to my stock tank? I'd like something with two -AN6 or -AN8 outlets. The sumps for sale from Summit are too large.Any ideas?

[getZ]

Making a sump is only half the battle. You still need to attach it. If you can't fabricate one, you can pay somebody to do it. Another option is to either run a cell or use a tank from another car. Do a search on fuel cell or sump.

 

I personally made my own sump copying sombody elses design. It's really simple, a flat sheet of 16 guage metal with a few cuts made into it, folded into a partial box then welded together, then shaped to sit flat against the tank. Mocking it up in cardboard make a pretty good model before you cut up the sheet metal. Being able to weld and cut metal is almost a prerequisite to a successful hybrid unless you want to pay a premium for sombody else to do it or have very good friends who can do it.

[Wondering Nomad]

My plan is to cut 5 1 1/2" holes in an "X" pattern in the bottom of my stock tank. I'll then weld an 8"x8" sump that is 1" deep at the port end and tapers to 1/4" at the front end. I figure this should work for my needs. But I need to find the sump...there's the problem.

[getZ]

Making a sump is really simple.

 

It basicly a box or even less that that cut from sheet metal. Mine's has only three folds from a sixteen guage sheet of metal with two bungs welded into the back although I run the pickup from the stock location.