New puel pump won't fit in new tank

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westernstar307

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Wondering why it's not seating all the way down,baffle is different than old tank has anyone had this problem?

 

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westernstar307 said:

Wondering why it's not seating all the way down,baffle is different than old tank has anyone had this problem?

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It was a pita to get mine in when I replaced the stock one. Try moving the filter around and see if it helps let it seat down in there fully. I got really frustrated but eventually was able to finagle it back into place.

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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Have you contacted the company you got the tank from?

 

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I just did a new tank and pump and had the same issue. I needed to play with it to get the filter to sit down in the baffle just right to get it to fit.

 

Mustang5L5

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Same issue here with a spectra premium tank. Had to finagle the pump a bit but eventually it did seat. IIRC I had to seat it with the filter sock slightly tilted up on the baffle

 

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It was actually the 2 tabs under the top of the fuel pump holder ! They were bent out from me trying to force it down. Bent them back straight and it dropped in ! Thanks guys !