I don`t know how your lines run on top of the tank and bed frame compared to my 87, but be sure the rubber lines are not pinched as there is very little room there. I also checked other levels in the tank with known amounts of gas in the tank and the resistance was. I read 0 ohms empty and (approximately) 90 ohms full. Compare the sending units side by side before installing so you may not have to drop the tank again as I did because they sent me the wrong sender and they look very similiar. Test 1 Tested the Sending Unit I unplugged the tan fuel tank sending unit wire from the harness in the trunk and read the resistance at the wire connected to the tank sending unit. I used the steel vent line as the return line and added a separate outlet in the sending unit cap so that I could vent the tank to the cannister. I added an in line hi pressure pump which was the only expensive item (about 90). I saw 82Elcos tank and he had his done in a nice gloss black power coating. I have an 88tpi in my 82 El Camino and used the original tank, sending unit and gage. I then painted the two straps black to stand out. It gives a nice brushed aluminum color to the tank and is better than just regular spray can paint which would not be good around gasoline. Classic Industries offers Chevrolet El Camino Fuel Level Sending Units. I then used Tank Tone which is a zinc based paint in spray can available from or auto supply stores. 3/8' Diameter Fuel Sender Gauge (Sending Unit) Filter, fits most 3/8 inch diameter side mount sending units. I also purchased a quart of Pre ( removes tar,grease etc. 5/16' Diameter Fuel Sender Gauge (Sending Unit) Filter, fits most 5/16 inch diameter top mount sending units. Includes a pre-calibrated fuel-level sending unit designed to work with the factory fuel gauge for your application. Your 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976,1977 El Camino fuel sending unit spends its life in a very inhospitable environment and it is prone to fail. 1973 Chevrolet El Camino - Fuel Sending Unit Dont see the part you searched for Search your part number using our part interchange & find interchangeable parts for your. The in-tank fuel pump module is a high-pressure unit that flows 350 liters per hour (LPH) and is capable of supporting EFI (electronic fuel injection) engines producing up to 750 horsepower. A quart of degreaser and a parts cleaning brush will be good to use before you remove the old sending unit. Shop for the best Fuel Sending Unit for your 1973 Chevrolet El Camino, and you can place your order online and pick up for free at your local OReilly Auto Part. ![]() ![]() Tim, Good advice above and I would add that if you had not planned on it already, to throughly clean out the inside and paint the outside of tank while you have it out and accessable.
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