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> Gas tank Padding, whats the perfered product
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post Sep 8 2021, 09:30 PM
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Iam installing my gas tank soon and I'am curious what's the best product for the protectant padding,..I have some commercial pieces of carpet that's tough enough but I would like to use a proven product, I belive the factory used a felt of some sort..?? Thanks Frank
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post Sep 8 2021, 10:23 PM
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See Post #32 of the below thread.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...32180&st=20
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post Sep 9 2021, 04:39 AM
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I went and used Scotch-brite green pads. Just about the proper thickness and won’t retain moisture. Plus I imagine on some level have some “grip” anyway just another idea for ya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 9 2021, 07:18 AM
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Those pads are to hold moisture against the tanks so that the tanks rust out at those points and you have to buy another tank.

They also stop vibration.

I don't recall what I have on my tank right now. I know at one point I hot-glues a piece of thin carpet to the tank to replace the pad. It may or may not still be on there - I think I took it off when I epoxy coated the tank.

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post Sep 9 2021, 07:19 AM
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I used adhesive rubber sheets that I purchased from Grainger. They are available in many thicknesses.
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post Sep 9 2021, 09:31 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Rubber sheet cut to size
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post Sep 9 2021, 10:07 AM
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the original carpet padding just like the factory produced. We have made them from the original carpet material and have them available to keep your 914 politically correct even though one cannot see them once the fuel tank is installed


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Iam installing my gas tank soon and I'am curious what's the best product for the protectant padding,..I have some commercial pieces of carpet that's tough enough but I would like to use a proven product, I belive the factory used a felt of some sort..?? Thanks Frank
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post Sep 9 2021, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(flmont @ Sep 8 2021, 08:30 PM) *

Iam installing my gas tank soon and I'am curious what's the best product for the protectant padding,..I have some commercial pieces of carpet that's tough enough but I would like to use a proven product, I belive the factory used a felt of some sort..?? Thanks Frank



@flmont - Send me your address, and I'll forward you the material I used, I think I have photos in my project-thread. I bought a roll from McMaster-Carr and have plenty left.

Same goes for anyone else who needs this! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Sep 9 2021, 03:20 PM
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I bought a sheet of 1/4" neoprene rubber off Amazon...seems to be working well:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVC2RG...=UTF8&psc=1
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post Sep 9 2021, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Sep 9 2021, 11:56 AM) *

QUOTE(flmont @ Sep 8 2021, 08:30 PM) *

Iam installing my gas tank soon and I'am curious what's the best product for the protectant padding,..I have some commercial pieces of carpet that's tough enough but I would like to use a proven product, I belive the factory used a felt of some sort..?? Thanks Frank



@flmont - Send me your address, and I'll forward you the material I used, I think I have photos in my project-thread. I bought a roll from McMaster-Carr and have plenty left.

Same goes for anyone else who needs this! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)



Just in time. I need some of this stuff too...Pm with the details.
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post Sep 9 2021, 08:43 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Rubber sheet cut to size


Another vote for rubber.
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post Sep 10 2021, 03:46 PM
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QUOTE(VaccaRabite @ Sep 9 2021, 08:18 AM) *

Those pads are to hold moisture against the tanks so that the tanks rust out at those points and you have to buy another tank.


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Betty and I spent about 3 months trying to hunt down a fuel smell when the tank on her car was more than half full. I replaced lines, fuel pump, charcoal canister, everything that was in the tank area. On a rainy day, we pulled a full fuel tank trying to find the issue. I thought it was just water from the ran, but Betty found gas leaking on her hand. The tank rusted out where the carpet pad was located.

A new tank fixed the issue.

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