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Originally Posted by jaros44sr
Nice work now is the time to check for leaks
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I pressure checked the tank multiple times. I found a few and welded them up.
The tank has moved up from the basement. I used neoprene rubber adhesive strips from amazon to line my custom tank straps and the area that will butt up to the frame. I cut the 2 inch strips down to 1 inch to fit the 1.5 inch straps. This also turned my 2 in x 10 ft of rubber into 20 ft x 1 in. Costs $17.98 for the roll.
I debated adding sound deadener to the tank but decided that it would be worth it to avoid noise from the tank when empty. I had the deadener so better to get it done now than find out that I need it later and have to remove the tank. I did a good job of prepping and rolling the deadener in areas that will be covered by the frame or floor. I used heat to get it as flat as possible. The deadener did cover some of my pretty welds too :ROFLMAO::LOL: so that is a plus!! They were air pressure tested so I know that it should not leak.
I have to whip up the AN lines, add the ground wires, secure the wiring and then I can raise the tank into its new home. I will have to mount the regulator and connect the lines. Basically I should be plumbed by the end of the weekend.
Decided on routing the fuel down the drivers side because the passenger rail has alot of stuff on it due to the transfer case. Drivers side only has the wiring for the rear lights and the fuel gauge.
The tank is in and sits within the truck departure angle. Does not look too bad either. I did have to remake my bolts for the straps. The other ones were an inch too short. I used all stainless this time though to avoid having to waste time painting them. It took me 4 min to make.
I do need to dent my filler tube a tad as it contacts the floor. Talk about a game of millimeters! I may be able to move it back a tad.
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