If you have a 1936-1956 Ford car or pickup with a big 6 hole fuel sending unit then you need this adapter, Hardware is included in this great kit, 6-hole spacing going clockwise is 1-9/16", 1-3/16", 1-7/16", 1-3/16", 1-7/16", 1-5/16" for the stock type pattern, 5-hole mounting pattern for new style sending unit has one spacing at 1.38" and the remaining four at 1.25", Adapts the 6-hole pattern from '36-'56 Ford fuel tanks to the aftermarket 5-hole pattern
Speedway 1936-56 Ford Fuel Tank Sending Unit Sender Adapter Plate Speedway Motors
Speedway 1936-56 Ford Fuel Tank Sending Unit Sender Adapter Plate
Sku # 458500
Mfr. Part # 458500
Condition
New
Brand
Speedway Motors
Sold
Each
Details

If you have a 1936-1956 Ford car or pickup with a big 6 hole fuel sending unit, how do you put an aftermarket 5 hole sending unit in your tank? Simple. Use this adapter plate. Hardware included.

  • 5-hole mounting pattern for new style sending unit has one spacing at 1.38 " and the remaining four at 1.25 "
  • 6-hole spacing going clockwise is 1-9/16 ", 1-3/16 ", 1-7/16 ", 1-3/16 ", 1-7/16 ", 1-5/16 " for the stock type pattern
Specs
MFG. Part #
458500
Inside Diameter
1.65"
Outside Diameter
3.29"
Overall Thickness
0.38"
Hardware Included
Yes
Material Type
Aluminum
Sold in Quantity
Each
Notes
Adapts the 6-hole pattern from '36-'56 Ford fuel tanks to the aftermarket 5-hole pattern.
Reviews

Great product

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by Ron on December 15, 2025

Summary: This fits perfectly

Yes, I recommend this product.

Yes

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by Newc on August 24, 2025

Summary: Needed sending unit for updated and 12V fuel gauge for 1950 Packard, this one worked perfectly.

Yes, I recommend this product.

if needed i would buy this item again

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by flash on January 13, 2024

Summary: if needed i would buy this item again

Yes, I recommend this product.

I would definitely order this product again. Top quality and

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by Giz on April 18, 2023

Summary: I required this product to make my original gas tank sending unit and new Stewart & Warner 3 in 1 Guages compatible for my project. OHM test measure is perfect. Great product and easy to install.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Well made adapter.

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by RonB on January 18, 2023

Summary: Worked great to adapt new sending unit on my 1950 f-1 in cab tank. My only problem is that the gasket was missing in the package but I had gasket material and made one. Adapter is well made and works perfect. I would recommend this part.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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