Fuel Tank Pads:, Product Recommendations |
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Fuel Tank Pads:, Product Recommendations |
914_7T3 |
Aug 5 2018, 02:26 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,847 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Looking for a replacement solution to the original fuel tank pads that retain moisture and rust the tank from the outside in.
Was thinking about some type of rubber padding that may be used similar to the below. Would also like to line the top of the battery tray with it as well. Any thoughts? Waxman 2-Pack 4-in Black Rubber Pads (w/ adhesive backing) |
ClayPerrine |
Aug 9 2018, 08:34 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,442 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Just glue the neoprene to the tank. That way it won't trap moisture between the tank and the neoprene.
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marksteinhilber |
Aug 10 2018, 11:34 AM
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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 glue the neoprene to the tank. That way it won't trap moisture between the tank and the neoprene. I agree with Clay! My tank and well were rusted in way of the felt pads due to condensation, not rain. The ends where the curved rubber spacers were located were perfect suggesting impervious rubber might have an advantage. But solid rubber might squeak unless lubricated or neoprene has less tendency to do this. I used Neoprene wetsuit material as it does not absorb or internally wick moisture. As for the interface micro-wicking minutia, if you glue the neoprene to either face so it is sealed and POR-15 the steel on the tank or the support areas where the felt had been, it should be better than new and good for another 50 years. Good enough for me anyway. Sorry, no pictures, I'm impatient and usually working too fast to pick up the camera while I'm in the middle of a task. Seems I don't get pictures during, but after when everything is closed up and not visible. Maybe that's why my car is not on jack stands even though it is still a work-in-progress. |
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