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) |
Chi-town |
Jan 8 2019, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
10% Ethanol gasoline is hygroscopic (will absorb water) and can absorb 50 times more water than conventional non-alcohol gasoline.
With that being said if you are not using a nitrile lined hose in your fuel system under the tank the the fuel/ethanol weeping through the natural rubber will attract moisture in the fuel tank compartment which will condense at some point or another. Another issue is condensation on the outer tank itself when the cooler fuel in the tank meets a humid day. I think may actually be the biggest culprit. As for material to make the pads, I had a section of self adhesive rubber that I cut up and used. |
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