to clarify, yes i put all miles on it (there were 2 on it when it came out of the preassembled crate) after i retightened every bolt and nut they were supposed to tighten in the PDI lol.
Yes it was stolen and abused and i brought it back from the grave.
I agree with the previous poster about a sending unit, to me it was more about fixing the broken stuff then "having to have' it, since i did without it so long, after all isnt that what reserve is for lol
to all of you who have been helpful, i ordered that sending unit, and will reassemble the tank when it arrives on monday! I will update when its done!