fuel tank delimma?
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fuel tank delimma?
I recently got the assistance from a friend to help me replace the original gas tank in my 73 C3. He got sick in the middle of replacing the tank whereas I am picking up where he left off. My issue is I am unable to tell in which position the gas tank support brace goes in the the frame along with how the tank straps hook to this brace. Does anyone have pictures they can share of their oem brace and how it mounts on the frame including a shot of where it hooks into the brace. Many many thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to share
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I recently got the assistance from a friend to help me replace the original gas tank in my 73 C3. He got sick in the middle of replacing the tank whereas I am picking up where he left off. My issue is I am unable to tell in which position the gas tank support brace goes in the the frame along with how the tank straps hook to this brace. Does anyone have pictures they can share of their oem brace and how it mounts on the frame including a shot of where it hooks into the brace. Many many thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to share
Last edited by 71 Green 454; Jun 25, 2016 at 06:33 PM.
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It helps a Lil yes thanks problem is my oem brace ends are on like a 45° slant and the guy cleaned and painted everything so it's impossible to tell how it was originally orientated but each end has a flat spot which I assume had insulation and went against the tank I believe the front or middle brace was the removable one am I correct
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It helps a Lil yes thanks problem is the brace ends are on like a 45° slant and the guy cleaned and printed everything so it's impossible to tell how it was originally orientated but each end has a flat spot which I assume had insulation and went against the tank
Last edited by 71 Green 454; Jun 25, 2016 at 06:46 PM.
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Once you get the brace in place, you can work on getting the 2 straps connected.
Last edited by 71 Green 454; Jun 25, 2016 at 06:51 PM.
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Hi S,
Perhaps this will help with locating the tank support and tank.
The front of the tank sits on the removable support and the rear of the tank sits on the rear crossmember.
Both have strips of heavy felt paper on them. It's heavier than the 30 lb felt sold at roofing supply businesses.
Regards,
Alan
Perhaps this will help with locating the tank support and tank.
The front of the tank sits on the removable support and the rear of the tank sits on the rear crossmember.
Both have strips of heavy felt paper on them. It's heavier than the 30 lb felt sold at roofing supply businesses.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 25, 2016 at 07:18 PM.
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The insulation strips need to be placed under the hold-down straps. It prevents squeaking, provides some 'wiggle' ability, and prevents galvanic action [and rusting] from happening between the metal strap and the tank.
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