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Tank Help Needed!
I notched the crossmember for tank clearance. But the filler neck hits the crossmember where bed bolts to the frame. I have had ideas of shortening the neck a little but am not sure. I also thought of heating and bending the filler neck on the tank. Do you think Heating it would be ok? Any Ideas? Here's a picture of just what im talking about. The black marks are where the edges of the crossmember are when mounted. Any experiences, tips, ideas, etc, would be appreciated.
-Ben
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Is it possible to un bolt it and turn it upside down? Would that change the angel of the filler neck?
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can you shift the tank forwards or backwards a little? We did and used 1 1/4 filler hose, available from Dayco,(from your favorite auto parts store) and flexed it around it.
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unfortunatly thats all the way up, all the way back was dead center into the crossmember, u were able to stretch the 1 1/4" hose over the neck? ill have to try that
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we had the plastic tank, it may be different from yours. I'm also operating on a 9 month ago memory.
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Here's some more thoughts.....most guys take that crossmember completely out. We didn't because we used a plastic board that I felt needed the crossmember there. I made a member by taking a thin piece of steel and welded smaller legs at the holes to make more room. I might have some pics if you're interested.
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Cut it back, solder a copper 90' or '45 depending on where you are heading with it. HVAC or a good plumbing shop carries the bigger sizes
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Does any one have thoughts about taking it to a radaitor<sp> shop & have them relocate the neck to the rear of the tank?
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