JSabah Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 I had my fuel tank coated with the ReNu process as it had lots of holes and there are no repros ('49 Ply woody). Getting ready to reinstall and I don't recall if there was any felt/rubber between the straps upper that is welded/bolted to the car as well as lowers that it "hangs" on. several other cars that I've done have this but they are all European/British. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdome Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 On mine there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Yes there is on mine also. Even if there wasn't it would be a good idea to use some kind of cushion. I used old rubber tubes to make mine. I just cut it to the size strips I wanted and silicone them in place to hold them while the tank was going in. Same process on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted June 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 thank you. ill cut some from some rubber sheet I have laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 As I mentioned, I recently had my fuel tank coated (inside and out ) with the ReNu process because tanks for the ‘49 Plymouth Woody are not available- and mine was riddled with pinholes. In addition to the coating, I was planning on using some rubber between the straps and the tank when I reinstall so obviously the tank won’t be grounded. I have the bayonet type fuel sender and don’t recall as I write this if there is a separate ground lug but if not, I like the method shown in another thread of adding a ground stud. My question is , is there another reason to have the tank grounded (sparks, explosion?)? I recall being told when filling a portable gas tank (Gerry tank) to put it on the ground and not your car/trunk exactly for that reason .... just thinking I should make sure the sending unit is connected to the tank with no isolation.... thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Got the tank in with my plates straps and rubber pads .... now for the hard part - getting the filler pipe in (and when I say hard, take into account that I got the tank in myself which was a trick holding it up and bolting it from the top) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I use a floor jack when I need to drop a tank. Even partly full of gas it works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcDeSoto Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 This a little late, but for those who are going to do this gas tank job soon I recommend viewing this video. The gas tank demo starts at about 1:40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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