Rust in gas tank

[Rich Kallenberger]

Seems like switching the hinge side of the hood might be an option if you want a certain tank.

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[edward ericson]

The early (1961-67) tank has the filler neck on the passenger side. If you are hinged on the driver’s side it’s right. If not, you can switch the hinges and the latch without too much fuss. Do so.

The early tank has the filler neck on the top of the tank, at the highest point. That is also good.

The early tank has a somewhat lengthy filler neck. It may or may not be too long to fit under the hood of your TDr.

Buy the early tank and test-fit it in the tank cradle.

Gently close the hood as far as you can. If it won’t close all the way, note the angle of the hood, open it back up and remove the tank. Then close the hood to the point where it bound, measure that, and check that measure next to the tank.

Then use those measurements to determine how much of the filler neck must be sectioned out.

—Or just follow the instruction manual, which will say something like ‘Step 47: Remove 2″ from the filler neck and weld the pieces back together to create a leak-free seam.’

Mark the neck where you want the material removed. Try not to cut off the vent bung. Take the tank to a muffler shop and tell them what you are doing and what you want them to do. Leave the tank over night or two days.

Return to the muffler shop and retrieve your tank. Pay them $20 and a six pack. Praise them.

Clean the tank with the instructed solvent to remove the goopy crap the factory coated it with to ship.

Install the tank. Attach the fuel line. Attach a fuel filter.

 

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