Fuel Tank Frustration!, Tank is Sitting too High |
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Fuel Tank Frustration!, Tank is Sitting too High |
914_7T3 |
Feb 14 2019, 11:57 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,862 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Does anyone have info or photos on the correct placement of the fuel tank pads for the tank to be positioned correctly.
My shop is having trouble seating the tank low enough for a correct installation. How much lower do the bumper pads need to be to make this work and what is the best way to install them? Here are some pics of how it sits presently. Advice is appreciated! |
marksteinhilber |
Feb 19 2019, 12:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Member No.: 15,057 Region Association: Southern California |
Just draw a vacuum on it and suck it back down to the right shape...
On the rubbers, just use some lube. it lets things slide into position and you can feel when they fit best. I never tape my rubbers on. Not fun when there's too much friction either. Sometimes the carpet landing strips may be too thick and it wont drop in all the way.... |
burton73 |
Feb 19 2019, 01:42 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,650 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Just draw a vacuum on it and suck it back down to the right shape... On the rubbers, just use some lube. it lets things slide into position and you can feel when they fit best. I never tape my rubbers on. Not fun when there's too much friction either. Sometimes the carpet landing strips may be too thick and it wont drop in all the way.... Jeffrey, I have a high vacuum pump if you want to bring it to the shop and give it a try. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
914_7T3 |
Feb 19 2019, 03:38 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,862 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Just draw a vacuum on it and suck it back down to the right shape... On the rubbers, just use some lube. it lets things slide into position and you can feel when they fit best. I never tape my rubbers on. Not fun when there's too much friction either. Sometimes the carpet landing strips may be too thick and it wont drop in all the way.... Jeffrey, I have a high vacuum pump if you want to bring it to the shop and give it a try. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Totally, I have a temporary that I picked up today, just to keep things moving and mine has been PC'd already so its worth a shot! |
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