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I took some pictures and measurements of the Dorman sending unit. From the top of the fuel sending unit to the bottom of it is 7.5 inches. I measured the gas tank and it is 8.5 inches deep from the ring to the bottom. It looks like it should be a good fit. I bought all new parts to build a new sending unit/pump including a new pulsator. The instructions with the pulsator indicate that the fuel strainer should be turned so that the float rests on top of it. I wonder if incorrect fuel level with the Dorman sending unit could be fixed if the strainer were turned 90 degrees so that the float doesn't hit the strainer and instead is allowed to hit the bottom of the tank? I would be curious to see a stock sending unit and how far down the float hangs. Unfortunately, I won't get a chance to see mine. I've decided to take it to a shop. Removing the rear sway bar was a larger task than I wanted to take on. I'll ask my mechanic to compare the two and report back what he finds. I'll also keep you posted as to how accurate mine is once it's done. (Side note, I ordered new sway bar bushing from East Coast Reatta Parts since the bar will be off the car.)

Unlikely it can be bent to get a more accurate reading, the pivot point needs to be lower. You might get it closer on the low end of travel but it will show full for a longer time at the top as a consequence which might be preferable?