Fuel Tank Install Questions

[Papa]

I don't like the way the front mounting on my fuel tank looks. The back is positioned well, but I can't get the front side to set flat against the tubing. Any recommendations on getting this thing in correctly?

Back:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/34982687564_fa27739d9a_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ViiqeA)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4205/34982686274_98de275a1e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ViipRm)


Front:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/35690513441_599e56891f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WnRdd2)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35013004493_b205feea23_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VkYNpg)

[JRL16]

Agreed the fit could be better. Tightening it down tends to force the edge of the tube hard against the tank. I cut a piece of thick heater hose then cut it vertically, opened it up and slipped it between the tank and the tube. Works well. I think the edge of the tank should be bent down like the rest of the tank too. I see yours is bent up so the plastic stops aren't resting on the tank lip.

[edwardb]

Oops. You missed the part in the instructions about flattening that flange around the tank. :p Then the flat fits against the plastic bumper and the strap will also fit better.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Yep, you have to flatten the flange. It's there in the rulebook (AKA manual :)) somewhere.

Jeff

[karlos]

And a spacer in between the support and the strap will help keep the bolt square.

Hmmm...looks like I coulda used a shorter bolt there.



http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70077&d=1499638970

[Papa]

Oops. You missed the part in the instructions about flattening that flange around the tank. :p Then the flat fits against the plastic bumper and the strap will also fit better.

That was it. Problem solved. Thanks Paul!

Dave