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Jeep Wrangler YJ
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15-20 Gallon Fuel Tank Slosh Box Warped
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<blockquote data-quote="Flyer58" data-source="post: 428523" data-attributes="member: 18629"><p>I've had a problem with my fuel gauge sticking in different places and have read about the poly slosh box inside the OEM gas tank warping which causes the sending unit float arm to rub or get hung up. I had previously tested the gauge and it works as it should so the problem is at the other end at the tank.</p><p></p><p>I dropped the tank yesterday along this about 50 lbs of dirt on top and in the skid pan. Removed the fuel pump and sure enough found the slosh tank is warped along the long sides. The pump and sending unit look good and the sending unit tested ohm check was good using a multi meter so this probably confirms the float arm is hitting and hanging up on the box.</p><p></p><p>So my question is... Has anyone tried folding over a length of sheet metal as a stiffening support on the sides of that slosh box to keep them straight? Should be a simple fix. Any other ideas? This is just a weekend driver on paved roads so no need to go with a $500 new HD tank. </p><p></p><p> I did do the 15 to 20 gallon mod by cutting the vent tube down to 3 inches or so.</p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]117258[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flyer58, post: 428523, member: 18629"] I've had a problem with my fuel gauge sticking in different places and have read about the poly slosh box inside the OEM gas tank warping which causes the sending unit float arm to rub or get hung up. I had previously tested the gauge and it works as it should so the problem is at the other end at the tank. I dropped the tank yesterday along this about 50 lbs of dirt on top and in the skid pan. Removed the fuel pump and sure enough found the slosh tank is warped along the long sides. The pump and sending unit look good and the sending unit tested ohm check was good using a multi meter so this probably confirms the float arm is hitting and hanging up on the box. So my question is... Has anyone tried folding over a length of sheet metal as a stiffening support on the sides of that slosh box to keep them straight? Should be a simple fix. Any other ideas? This is just a weekend driver on paved roads so no need to go with a $500 new HD tank. I did do the 15 to 20 gallon mod by cutting the vent tube down to 3 inches or so. Thanks. [ATTACH=full]117258[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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