Don Jordan Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 I had my gas tank boiled out and coated. This is a lesson relearned: things come apart easier than they go back together. Trying to put the tank back in it just would not fit. There were some rubber pieces that sat between the tank and body. I took them out and managed to get the tank hooked up. Question: How important are those hard rubber pieces? I know they are a buffer and I figured I could loosen the tank and try to slip them in. But if they are not necessary I could avoid the grief. comments? Quote
knuckleharley Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 They are not absolutely necessary,but you will be sorry if you don't use them. They prevent squeaks and they prevent the metal from rubbing together,which will cause rust to develop there as well as eventually wear through the thin sheet metal on the tank. Quote
oldmopar Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 I did not use any when I put the tank in my P23 they were none with the tank. I have not had any noise problems I did think about the metal to metal contact at the top but its the same for the straps are metal to metal contact no rubber on the straps. Quote
knuckleharley Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 I did not use any when I put the tank in my P23 they were none with the tank. I have not had any noise problems I did think about the metal to metal contact at the top but its the same for the straps are metal to metal contact no rubber on the straps. I honestly can't remember if the gas tank in my P-15 had the pads or not. I know the gas tank in my 39 Ford had pads to cushion contact between the tank and the chassis where it bolts,but I also remember that some of the cars I have worked on had strap pads and some didn't. I just can't remember right now if my old Mopars had them or not. I guess I can check my 42 Dodge when I go out to the shop because it's on the lift. Too damn cold out there now for me to get on the ground to look under the Plymouth. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 I had pads on the 41 Dodge and I also enclosed the straps in rubber but that was my choice... On the 51 Plymouth of which I just installed a replacement tank, the original tank had a mat across the top of the tank..this was mainly the cause for the accelerated rust on top the tank..and as the tank only made contact at the four corners where it met the matched metal curve of the upper support/mount I place pads here only..this is to cushion the tank and prevent squeak/chaffing should the tank move for whater reason. The original stap were reused and they did not have rubber along the bottom of these.. I installed the tank with POR15's super tough paint on the top and finished the lower part in regular paint as it will also get undercoated when car is finished.. Quote
pflaming Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 The tank of the 65-66 Mustang is the BOTTOM of the trunk. Tells you how important Ford thought protecting the tank is/was. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 that is true..and it is very heavy metal with extra stiffness rolled into the top panel with the ole bead roller...regardless of the tank used..I wrote what I did to let it be known that the top blanket type mat they placed on top the entire tank captured and held all manner of dust and moisture accelerating the rust...and for that reason alone, just padding the actual contact points may suit your purpose a whole lot better...I am still elated over the fit of the Mustang tank in my Suburban..and actually got an extra gallon fuel capacity in the process... bending cutting and welding is a necessary process of this upgrade.. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 I saw those rubber strips listed in the p15 parts book. If the ones you have are too thick....why not try to use some thing thinner?? Quote
Frank Elder Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Scuff up the straps and rattle can them with a rubberized coating. You get a tight fit and easy installation. Quote
pflaming Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 I kept smelling gas fumes in my 66 Tang and discovered the top of the tank was RUSTED THROUGH, that is how I found out the tank is the bottom of the trunk. Still marvel that Ford did that. Removed the bed from my truck today. The trucks have the tank firmly mounted on the front end of the tank and have spring loaded bolts on the back end. Interesting. Quote
Frank Elder Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 To cushion the sloshing affect upon rapid excelaration..LOL! Quote
RobertKB Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Any time I remove and reinstall a tank I take an old inner tube and cut strips to fit. Use silicone to hold them in place while installing the tank. Seem to work fine and the inner tube strips are a bit thinner than the original so installation is easy. No worries about chafing the tank this way and no squeaking. Quote
pflaming Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Frank, the sound you are hearing as you accelerate is not sloshing gas, it is the salt water from your Omaha streets! Quote
Frank Elder Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 NaclxFe=ferrous detrimentus;) Quote
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