Converting overhead fuel barrel to pump style

[sflem849]

Has anyone converted an overhead fuel barrel to a pump setup? I would guess you need to weld feet on it and cut a hole in the top for the pump. Is there anything else to the job?
How do you cut and weld on the tank?

I was given these two overheads today. Don't be confused, there are two separtate setups pictured.









 

[Jim in MN]

You could avoid welding on the tank by making the stands shorter. The fill cap should screw off. Install your pump there. Welding on tanks is risky business.
 

[fixerupper]

I agree with Jim. Welding isn't wise. Most fuel barrels have two 2" bungs on the top unless it's a real old one. If there is only one bung the pump will have to be lifted out for filling which is a little unhandy. I suppose you could put a tee on the fill bung, if there's only one, with a street el sticking out the side. Pump goes in from the top and you fill through the street el. It's not real conventional and you might have to get a longer suction pipe but you won't blow yourself up that way. Jim
 

[Mo 1032D]

Seen different ways to do what your planning, first you need to make sure you have no leaks in tanks. I made a fitting to pressurize tank to no more than 3 psi for 300 gal and 5psi for 500 gal. No since doing anything till you know tanks are good. As far as pumps I have seen them plumded into bottom bunge on tank, then braced with strap to top bunge as all you need to do is support pump. I would just shorten stands to your desired height. I have a few of my fuel customers that have done this, and havent had any problems. One of my customers put a post in the ground between his tanks and secured both pumps to it, worked out real nice that way.