In-tank fuel pumps

[Shannen Durphey]

Squash wrote:

> JThe only problem is that i don't have a connector to fit it.  I am
> thinking of just soldering the wires to the connector.  That way there
> is no chance of them coming loose (i'm very afraid of blowing my tank
> up!!).  Also, is the body of the pump somehow grounded?  I know that the
> ground comes from a wire that goes out of the tank, but KABOOM!  I am
> just curious.  Also, mine came with a foam cover.  Is this a heat
> shield?  Do i need to use it?  TIA
> --
> Andy Quaas

The foam shield is for noise reduction.  The pump body is not grounded.
Ground wire on the sender is for gauge.  Does the connector have two tiny
male spade terminals?  If so I'll mail one to you.  They often come with
factory pumps, and I've got one that's in my way.

Shannen