gas tank strap, pad insulation

[E86 GTX]

OK I did not have the privilege of removing the tank from my 71 GTX. Did it have a pad between the trunk pan and the tank? Did the straps have rubber insulation between them and the tank?



Thanks: Your Friend Ben

[gary]

Yes pad,No insl.on straps.

[sdweatherman]

If you want a pic of the pad to see what it looks like, let me know. I have not reinstalled mine yet. Scott.

[E86 GTX]

thanks Scott. I have no what it's supposed to look like. are the ones on ebay correct ?

[1972RM23]

I'm replacing my fuel tank in a few days.
What is the correct procedure for starting a car with no fuel in the lines with a replaced tank?
Do you fill up the fuel filter with a little gas to help it draw fuel through the lines?

[E86 GTX]

I pore a couple table spoons gas in the carb. Replace the breather to prevent fire, then start. You may have to do this 3 or 4 times depending on how good your pump is. This saves a lot of wear on the starter. If you choose to use the starter alone it will work but be careful not to over heat the starter by over cranking. That's what I always did when starting a car that has run out of gas.
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. Your Friend Ben

[sdweatherman]

Here is the pic of the gas tank pad. It measures 22.5 x 25.5 x 3/16 and is made of a cardboard/felt type material. Not quite sure what its real name is. Scott.

[E86 GTX]

Thanks Scott. That has me thinking twice about the e-bay pads. They are foam and that makes me think it might hold moisture.
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. Thanks Again: Your Friend Ben

[gcoupe72]

Back in the early '90s, Rick E. at Mopar Action restored a '72 RR.
He used roofing felt, which I think is a little thin, but a good match for the material.
Maybe doubling it up would be about the right thickness. If you've got a piece try it.
The best part, IT DOESN'T SHOW!

[sdweatherman]

Just took a look at yearone.com and they have the reproduction pads. They have a note that says the reproduction pads are foam, where the originals are tar. So the felt paper idea by gcoupe72 looks to be right on track. When I look again at my pad, it does have a thick felt/tar paper consistency. Hope this helps! Scott.

[general]

Have a look here

http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Gas_Tank_Pads.htm

[E86 GTX]

Thanks guys. I think i will go with roofing felt. Scott, how many layers will it take to make it as thick as
original?
,................ Your Friend Ben

[sdweatherman]

My gas tank felt measures 3/16" thick.
Scott.

[E86 GTX]

thanks Scott

[71ChallengerSE]

Dixie Restorations says they have the correct pad, but thats if you want to spend $80 on a little pad that no one will ever see!