ill be darned, you can get a gas tank grommet on - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mtdave2 · 06-08-2003, 12:54 AM

just for the hell of it, i tried to put on the new grommet with out dropping the gas tank. all i did was put lots of greese on it and used a big flathead screwdriver. i was shocked when it went in.

this is the factory aux gas tank, not the main tank.. but, it might work with that one too... never tried. guess i got lucky for once!

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2003, 12:58 AM

Like finding that sweet @ss truck wasn't lucky.

LOL, actually, that grommet can be a real PITA.

cdowns · 06-08-2003, 06:06 AM

using grease will cause the grommet to deteriote you should have used soap

**Stocker** · 06-08-2003, 09:34 AM

It can be done on the main tank also, but it sure isn't fun!

mtdave2 · 06-08-2003, 11:03 AM

its been de-greesed! lol

06-08-2003, 04:38 PM

I know someone posted before about using ky jelly, you can wash it away with water instead of using degreaser to clean it which will eat the rubber...

72gmcshorty · 06-08-2003, 08:00 PM

What about white lithium grease? Should I wipe it off? Thats how i got mine on.

**PICKMUP** · 06-08-2003, 10:19 PM

I said it before---KY. No harsh chemicals to damage the rubber or the paint. Wash it off with mild soap & water. Hey, it is "slick". Don't be messing around with petro based products/grease. Some of that stuff will screw up a nice truck.

bobs409 · 06-09-2003, 08:37 AM

These grommets don't seem to good of quality anyway. I have one on my truck for almost a year now and it's full of small cracks. (no oil used to install-I used dish detergent) Probably have to replace it every other year by the looks of things.

They don't make 'em the way they used to.

greasemonkey · 06-09-2003, 01:27 PM

Someone (I think Junkyard John) said he microwaved his to get it soft and then pushed it on with soap.

mtdave2 · 06-09-2003, 01:41 PM

i got mine from gmcpaul, thing looks like its of great quality....???

bobs409 · 06-10-2003, 09:22 AM

I got mine from ChevyDuty and it looked great when new too but not even a full year later, it has hundred (if not more) of small cracks in it.

06-08-2003, 12:54 AM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	ill be darned, you can get a gas tank grommet on just for the hell of it, i tried to put on the new grommet with out dropping the gas tank. all i did was put lots of greese on it and used a big flathead screwdriver. i was shocked when it went in. this is the factory aux gas tank, not the main tank.. but, it might work with that one too... never tried. guess i got lucky for once! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-08-2003, 06:06 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	using grease will cause the grommet to deteriote you should have used soap __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-08-2003, 09:34 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	It can be done on the main tank also, but it sure isn't fun! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-08-2003, 11:03 AM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	its been de-greesed! lol __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-08-2003, 08:00 PM	#7
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	What about white lithium grease? Should I wipe it off? Thats how i got mine on. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

06-08-2003, 12:58 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Like finding that sweet @ss truck wasn't lucky. LOL, actually, that grommet can be a real PITA.

06-08-2003, 04:38 PM	#6
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	I know someone posted before about using ky jelly, you can wash it away with water instead of using degreaser to clean it which will eat the rubber...

06-08-2003, 10:19 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	KY JELLY I said it before---KY. No harsh chemicals to damage the rubber or the paint. Wash it off with mild soap & water. Hey, it is "slick". Don't be messing around with petro based products/grease. Some of that stuff will screw up a nice truck. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

06-09-2003, 08:37 AM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	These grommets don't seem to good of quality anyway. I have one on my truck for almost a year now and it's full of small cracks. (no oil used to install-I used dish detergent) Probably have to replace it every other year by the looks of things. They don't make 'em the way they used to. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-09-2003, 01:27 PM	#10
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Someone (I think Junkyard John) said he microwaved his to get it soft and then pushed it on with soap. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

06-09-2003, 01:41 PM	#11
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	i got mine from gmcpaul, thing looks like its of great quality....??? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-10-2003, 09:22 AM	#12
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I got mine from ChevyDuty and it looked great when new too but not even a full year later, it has hundred (if not more) of small cracks in it. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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