Fuel Tank Question
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Burning Brakes
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Fuel Tank Question
In re-installing a fuel tank in a 68 Corvette, is it better to have the tank straps bolted at the rear a then hooking them to the front bracket then bolting the forward mounting bracket?
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What does the AIM show? How did it come out? Do it the way the factory did it. I replaced my tank on my '71 years ago because of rust but I can't remember how the straps went. The AIM is your best resource for stuff like this.
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When I R&R'd my tank this summer, I clipped the straps to the support and then threaded the bolts once everything was in place and lined up. I agree with Sigforty - I don't think you'll have enough slack in the straps to have the bolt started and then hook the engaged in the support. When you get ready to put it all back up in there, get yourself another pair of hands - they'll come in real handy dealing with the gravity issue while the support bolts are started.
