Replacing gas tank
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From: San Antonio TX
Re: Replacing gas tank (Garys '68)
Get more than just the tank. Get the rub strips, the filler neck gasket, and the sender O-ring (if not included with the tank). It's not a very difficult job. Just be sure that the filler hole is centered in the door before you tighten the straps.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Replacing gas tank (gerry72)
Get the rub strips
[Modified by GDaina, 10:08 AM 4/1/2004]
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Re: Replacing gas tank (Garys '68)
If it's the original tank, be careful taking it down. You my be able to salvage some of the original build sheet. I pulled my tank when my 69 was about 25 years old and a good portion of it was still in tact. Zuti
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Re: Replacing gas tank (Garys '68)
Yes replace that filler neck gasket as my '74 was all cracked up and over due to replace. I bought a replacement tank because I thought it had greater capacity - not. Same tank. And for 1/2 the price I could have had my original urathane coated and been better off - moisture protected. :yesnod: Most A/C & radiator shops will due this treatment.
Drifting
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Replacing gas tank (Garys '68)
I bought everything new.
Definitely get new seals for the neck, and install a new "sock" - the green mess filter on your fuel suction in the tank.
The ONLY real trick is to either re-use your old tank straps OR bend the new ones EXACTLY the same shape as the old ones. If you don't you will have fun....... :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :cry
Thats it. Easy job. Two people, two hours, two six-packs. Problemo gone.
Definitely get new seals for the neck, and install a new "sock" - the green mess filter on your fuel suction in the tank.
The ONLY real trick is to either re-use your old tank straps OR bend the new ones EXACTLY the same shape as the old ones. If you don't you will have fun....... :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :cry
Thats it. Easy job. Two people, two hours, two six-packs. Problemo gone.
Melting Slicks
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
Re: Replacing gas tank (stingry)
I bought everything new.
Definitely get new seals for the neck, and install a new "sock" - the green mess filter on your fuel suction in the tank.
The ONLY real trick is to either re-use your old tank straps OR bend the new ones EXACTLY the same shape as the old ones. If you don't you will have fun....... :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :cry
Thats it. Easy job. Two people, two hours, two six-packs. Problemo gone.
Definitely get new seals for the neck, and install a new "sock" - the green mess filter on your fuel suction in the tank.
The ONLY real trick is to either re-use your old tank straps OR bend the new ones EXACTLY the same shape as the old ones. If you don't you will have fun....... :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :cry
Thats it. Easy job. Two people, two hours, two six-packs. Problemo gone.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hernando MS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Replacing gas tank (Garys '68)
Also be careful pulling the old tank out....Mine had the vapor valve on the drivers side...its made out of plastic and since they are VERY hard to find...take care not to damage it ;)
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From: Rolla MO
Re: Replacing gas tank (12stepvette)
When putting the tank in, "back" the tank into place. That is, tip the front edge of the tank down while lifting the rear edge up and over the rear crossmember it sits on. Then you can easily lift the front edge up into place and install the front crossmember.
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