Gas tank strap. anti squeek chafe material ?
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thin rubber strips under the straps
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I don't think the factory used anything? If the straps are tight enough, there should not be any movement. I have not seen anything between tank and straps on my cars. There is a pad similar to thick asphalt roofing paper between the tank and trunk floor.
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trunk/mat/tank/straps. Nothing else needed.
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I found this in an old aircraft spruce catalog for 1" wide straps. But the straps on both of my b-bodies measure 1-1/8" wide.
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You got a Mopar or an airplane? LOL. Anyway, if you want to re-engineer what has been working for 60 years it is your freedom to do so. Check with heavy truck parts suppliers. I have seen similar rubbers on big diesel truck saddle tanks.
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I actually tried this and it was too thick. I couldnt get the bolts close enough to line up
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Yep, if it's moving enough to squeak - you don't have the straps tight enough yet.
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Maybe heat shrink tubing would work. ?
It's not too thick and some marine heat shrink tubing has adhesive built in which would keep moisture out.
I wouldn't think anything would be necessary either. Still, I might use VERY thin strips of rubber and you can get at McMaster Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/8990K11/
Would have to cut just shy of 1-1/8" in width so you don't see it. I can't imagine that 1/32" would be too thick and cause problems with the fit. BTW, EPDM is a good material for UV, ozone and water.
Would have to cut just shy of 1-1/8" in width so you don't see it. I can't imagine that 1/32" would be too thick and cause problems with the fit. BTW, EPDM is a good material for UV, ozone and water.
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Thanks! That's another good option. And it gave me an idea! to try to use a inner tube from a 10 speed type bicycle. Skinny tire = skinny tube. And if it doesn't look good after its installed, then I can carefully trim off the exposed rubber. Thanks! wwheel.
Over thinking this, tank is in a car 30 years+ no problems. Your 62 so.... If you must, buy large enough heat shrink tubing. Shrink it on straps install tank cut off visible tubing. If you don't cut visible tubing off straps will rust unless you have stainless steel straps.
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I read what you're typing. I'm just trying to improve my ride. Like a lot of people into this Hobbie, are always trying to cherry out their rides. It's something to do, fun busy work .
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....or enough gas in the tank.
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Yep, which is why Ma had a grounding strap that passes between the sending unit and the metal fuel line
on the body.
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mf290.html
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