Why not just mount the 57 float/resistor unit on the late-model pump assembly? Since you're going to be fabricating brackets and/or modifying the top of the tank to accomodate the pump, it should be fairly simple to figure out how to mount the early sending unit to the late assembly. This would eliminate any possibility of a mismatch on resistance, float travel, etc.
Jerry

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