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  • Joel K.
    Very Frequent User
    • November 1, 2000
    • 145

    Mid-Year Gas Tank Replacement

    First of all, thanks to all who replied to my query about replacing '65 rear strut rods. Haven't done the job yet but with all the suggestions I'm sure it will work out all right.

    New question -- I've had my 65's gas tank repaired and sealed and was putting it back in this afternoon but it keeps hanging up about halfway back in. I'm following the directions in the shop manual. I have the tank straps in place and when I'm rotating the tank up and into place, the straps won't reach down far enough to get the bolts into the tank support. Any thoughts?
  • Ed S.
    Infrequent User
    • September 30, 1988
    • 23

    #2
    Re: Mid-Year Gas Tank Replacement

    Joel,

    Assuming the tank straps are positioned and seated properly, it's not uncommon to have problems getting the bolts re-started. This normally occurs as a result of the bends in the tank straps being deformed somewhat during the tank removal/installation procedure.

    Once the tank is in place, utilize bolts that are slightly longer than the originals to initially pull the straps up tight (during which the tank straps will be reformed to the correct bend), then replace the long bolts with the original bolts.

    Good luck,
    Ed

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