Re: Install fuel tank straps 1947 2106
Posted by Rscott77x On 2018/8/10 15:13:17
Made the job effortless!! Thank you Howard!!
I removed the T-bolts and cleaned them with a wire wheel brush. Next, before installing the T-bolts, I coated the threads with anti-seize. I ran the nuts down all the way to get all the threads coated, then removed them.
When tightening the straps, I tightened them enough so the straps were tight against the tank but there is a point in the very middle of the tank where they do not contact the tank. I was concerned about over tightening which might cause them to fail.
BTW, Summit Racing and Tanksinc.com both carry the fuel strap T-bolts.
A pic of the operation below:
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I removed the T-bolts and cleaned them with a wire wheel brush. Next, before installing the T-bolts, I coated the threads with anti-seize. I ran the nuts down all the way to get all the threads coated, then removed them.
When tightening the straps, I tightened them enough so the straps were tight against the tank but there is a point in the very middle of the tank where they do not contact the tank. I was concerned about over tightening which might cause them to fail.
BTW, Summit Racing and Tanksinc.com both carry the fuel strap T-bolts.
A pic of the operation below:
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