DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #104

Paul,

Thanks for the added details. It confirms my latest fitting (just taking
a lunch break from). I'm going to try and mold some silicone in place.
It will stick to the tank but not the car. Also, I'm using two pieces of
1/8" aluminum that will fit over the bottom cross members. They will be
siliconed to the bottom of the tank and will spread the load on the
bottom of my (aluminum) tank.

Richard

Paul & Cathy Rimov wrote:
> 
> Richard;
> 
> When I remove our tank several months ago I documented where the rubber
> strips were and exactly how the tank was oriented as well as where there
> seem to be the most contact with the frame and body. According to my notes
> the tank rested on the short extension of the frame and rested against the
> firewall insulation, at the top of the engine bay sheetmetal inside from the
> fake engine intake gills about 2 inches  and again at the corner back of the
> tank about an inch. The strap is then in contact with the tank and holds it
> tightly against these spots. I did not notice any contact, rust or wear on
> any other sections of the rubber stripping on the tank, but think they may
> be there just in case there is contact from  variances from car to car.
> 
> Paul
> 

-- 
Sincerely,
Richard Barkley

To Ski or not to Ski, that is the question!

Richard Barkley
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