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Warbones · 11-25-2004, 08:21 PM

I can't seem to get the new one in. I can get into the filler hole but then the passenger side is stuck in front of the seatbelt and on a bracket on the floor board. Anyone have any ideas there? Looks like I'll be needing cab corners too someday soon. I'd like to replace every and all weatherstripping(if I decide to keep the cab) before any bodywork will be done.

Well, I just found a little info about what I might be doing wrong. I had the grommet in first and I read a post that says to install the tank first then thr grommet. I'll be trying that next.

Solver · 11-25-2004, 09:16 PM

I always put the gromet on then silicone spray it a bunch then shove it through the fill hole. I think I usally keep passenger end high when shoving tank through.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-25-2004, 10:00 PM

I install tanks like Solver does only I use hand soap (without the grit in it). This method works very well. Putting the grommet in afterwards is a job!

Jim

70 shorty · 11-26-2004, 11:45 AM

I put mine it with the grommet slid down the filler neck and then slid it up into place, then took a screwdriver and worked it into position. I also put some WD40 on it to help it slide into place. Tank went right in without the grommet to fight.

11-25-2004, 08:21 PM	#1
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Replacing gas tank. I can't seem to get the new one in. I can get into the filler hole but then the passenger side is stuck in front of the seatbelt and on a bracket on the floor board. Anyone have any ideas there? Looks like I'll be needing cab corners too someday soon. I'd like to replace every and all weatherstripping(if I decide to keep the cab) before any bodywork will be done. Well, I just found a little info about what I might be doing wrong. I had the grommet in first and I read a post that says to install the tank first then thr grommet. I'll be trying that next. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283 Last edited by Warbones; 11-25-2004 at 08:30 PM.

11-25-2004, 09:16 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I always put the gromet on then silicone spray it a bunch then shove it through the fill hole. I think I usally keep passenger end high when shoving tank through. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-25-2004, 10:00 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I install tanks like Solver does only I use hand soap (without the grit in it). This method works very well. Putting the grommet in afterwards is a job! Jim

11-26-2004, 11:45 AM	#4
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	I put mine it with the grommet slid down the filler neck and then slid it up into place, then took a screwdriver and worked it into position. I also put some WD40 on it to help it slide into place. Tank went right in without the grommet to fight.



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