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Stock Fuel Hanger Measurements

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#1 ·
Anybody have their stock hanger laying around? I need a handful of measurements starting with the OD of the top hat. If so let me know, I will send over everything I need.

Thank you!
 
#6 ·
I’m going to be making a more affordable multi pump hanger
Cool.

If a single Hellcat pump (around 500 LPH) would provide the flow you need, here is how I fitted one to the stock hanger assembly:

 
#7 ·
I only need to run 1 pump, my buddy has been having fuel leakage issues with his stock hanger with a AEM 340 in it. I just thought this would be a pretty fun project since he needs one and I need one and I won’t be putting my motor in for an other month or two. But on the measurement size I need a munch more stuff like the height of the float body from the top of the hanger and the size of the seal. I didn’t realize that it was that small, I was thinking the OD of the top plate with the screw holes in it, I thought that was part of the hanger.
 
#15 ·
Thanks but i have it in CAD already, this is the top of the hanger with the dimensions above correct? I wanted to make it similar to other aftermarket hangers on the market with the top plate that screws into the tank part of the hanger. I still need to source dimensions for that. Probably pulling my back seat to measure unless someone is there already.
 
#18 ·
This is how I'd fabricate a mutipump hanger if I were to do it. It consists of the lid I posted prior, two laser-cut 1/8" plates to hold the the pumps in proper orientation, some oetiker ear clamps to retain the pumps and some generic fittings.
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The most complicated part is the fuel header, which would need to be bent/fabricated/welded from 3/8" stainless tubing:
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#20 ·
This is how I'd fabricate a mutipump hanger if I were to do it. It consists of the lid I posted prior, two laser-cut 1/8" plates to hold the the pumps in proper orientation, some oetiker ear clamps to retain the pumps and some generic fittings.
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The most complicated part is the fuel header, which would need to be bent/fabricated/welded from 3/8" stainless tubing:
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Just downloading those AN fittings online?
 
#19 ·
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here it is so far, two holes for -8 bulkheads, 1 for -6, the middle is for the actual rod that will hold the pumps and I will toss another hole for the wire bulkhead. not how i am going to mount the sending unit yet any ideas will be appreciated. Planning on grounding it to the tophat with some type of rivnut like PHR, but honestly could just run it through a wire bulkhead and it will be a lot easier, unless if someone has another idea of course.
 
#24 ·
here it is so far, two holes for -8 bulkheads

not how i am going to mount the sending unit yet
Why are there two 8AN fittings?

For the level sensor, I think the only practical approach is re-using the OEM piece. It'll probably have to be a machined part. I think you'll need to measure the OEM piece and imagineer a simple means of mechanically interfacing with it.
 
#37 ·
Maybe I will call it, been fun modeling everything tho. Since I’ve come this far might still end up making one just cause 🤷‍♂️. I’ve got other things that I need to deal with first so I will put this on pause.
Solidworks is never the way if you have access to the good stuff. Fusion 360 is hard to get used to as a Solidworks guy but the transition isn't that difficult. And for all intents and purposes, they're the same. Fusion is free though and more capable in my opinion.

For the fuel level sensor, a vertical float style would be a much better choice if you can make it work. No need to snake the stock one into the tank. There's several options out there but they're primarily for fuel cell use. Thy're based on a series of reed switches. (Magnet in float, float floats, trips reed switch when in vicinity) Shouldn't be too hard to fit since you're completely redoing the hanger. A capacitive fluid level sensor is another option.

Doing dedicated outlets for each pump is truly something else. there's not that much space in that area with the cover on.
I like your thinking. But fusion gave me a headache I didn’t put much time or effort into it… but hey I know solidworks and I’m no engineer just use it for random stuff when I need it. I probably won’t end up switching anytime soon. I do like that it is free, I do not pay for my solidworks so it is no change for me but it definitely allows smaller names to enter the business. ++
The free license technically allows for small business commercial use. Key word on small. Under 100k gross revenue.

No watermarks far as I know.

It does has FEA but has to be ran on their cloud on the free version.

I’ve never had success working with STLs, point clouds, and surfaces in Solidworks. I’m sure it’s possible but it’s all a little easier with Fusion.

Now, to be clear, I use Solidworks almost exclusively. My impression of Fusion is very basic so I could be completely wrong but that’s my impression so far. I’m also viewing this from a hobbyist standpoint.
 
#34 ·
Solidworks is never the way if you have access to the good stuff. Fusion 360 is hard to get used to as a Solidworks guy but the transition isn't that difficult. And for all intents and purposes, they're the same. Fusion is free though and more capable in my opinion.

For the fuel level sensor, a vertical float style would be a much better choice if you can make it work. No need to snake the stock one into the tank. There's several options out there but they're primarily for fuel cell use. Thy're based on a series of reed switches. (Magnet in float, float floats, trips reed switch when in vicinity) Shouldn't be too hard to fit since you're completely redoing the hanger. A capacitive fluid level sensor is another option.

Doing dedicated outlets for each pump is truly something else. there's not that much space in that area with the cover on.