protouring "rake" causing issues with fuel tank utilization

Nope. I'd just plumb the sock to the lowest point of the tank......4 gallons in a tank that is left untouched is kinda 'off'. And they are a little pricey, but some guys got money to toss at a problem and some don't.
check. wasn't talking about this type of problem necessarily, just that i've seen some people use this as a way to try and get around having a sump around the pick up.