where to mount 5/8 pickup tube

[lariat 7.3]

Hey all, plumbing in my dual stock pump setup. I got a 5/8 pickup from the local hydraulic place. Where should i mount it? Just drill a hole in the stock sending unit location, or somewhere else?

 

[psduser1]

Any place that has a clear shot to the bottom of the tank.

 

[lariat 7.3]

would front or rear be more beneficial etc?

 

[psduser1]

I don't think you'll notice a difference.

 

[Magnum PD]

Depends on hills.

 

[Arisley]

I mounted it in the sending unit location.

 

[TyCorr]

Just drill a new hole...in the aluminum sending unit cap.

You need to pay very close attention to setting the depth correctly.

 

[Ron's Power Stroke]

also pay very close attention to the cross member for the bed... a 90* fitting wont fit if you don't locate it in the right place...

 

[Ron's Power Stroke]

this should help
https://www.strictlydiesel.com/images/PDFSpecs/Driven Diesel_DD-58-Pickup.pdf

 

[psduser1]

also pay very close attention to the cross member for the bed... a 90* fitting wont fit if you don't locate it in the right place...

The stock sending unit is forward of the crossmember, but it's worth double checking.
Guess I assumed you just have a pickup tube and a bulkhead fitting?

 

[Ron's Power Stroke]

my 40 gal tank with a long bed the sender is 50/50 with the cross member...i have a bulkhead fitting with a 90 push lock that comes with the driven diesel fuel kit

 

[psduser1]

Right on. My ccsb, and eclb are both ahead of the crossmember. 29 gallon tanks.

 

[lariat 7.3]

5/8 tube, compression fitting, bulkhead, and 90 push lock fitting for $22

 

[psduser1]

Yup.
Like ty said, drill the appropriate size hole in the aluminum sending unit cap. Measure to the bottom of the tank from the top, minus 3/16-1/4", and, thread it together.

 

[Magnum PD]

I cut my pickup tube at an angle

 

[The Brad]

If one of those stock pumps were to fail, would a single pump be able to draw fuel up that 5/8 tube with less than 1/4 tank?

 

[TyCorr]

Yep...it would be under pressure....once you prime it there is no real head pressure issue. The fuel.is siphoning.

I may sump mine when my leg is better. That straw is homeless if the sumps arent leaking

 

[OBS-Addiction97]

5/8 tube, compression fitting, bulkhead, and 90 push lock fitting for $22

Did you go to mako? I need to get one for my dads truck.

 

[lariat 7.3]

yup, i went to mako. I was like danggg this is way better than the $65 that strictly sells theirs for. Can i just measure to the bottom and cut on and angle to get the maximum depth?

 

[mandkole]

Cutting tube on angle reduces your accessible fuel and increases opportunity to suck air faster. Youre better off flaring the end of the tube and getting it down within 3/8" from the bottom.