Christopher52 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Anyone know if straps of fabric or rubber go between tank and body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Yes, there are isolation pads (strips) between the tank and the body and again between the tank and the straps. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher52 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Thank you, what is the material used for insulation and how is the tank grounded for the sending unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I used vinyl strips cut 1 ½ inches wide. It’s the same material that I used for soundproofing the interior of the car. The goal to to prevent chaffing on the tank. You don’t achieve grounding at the tank. You ground the fuel line using the clips that are attached to the body support along the right side of the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 And you add a ground wire to the sending unit itself if you prefer that the gas gauge works properly over a long period of time. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Masticated rubber is good for this as it was used throughout the body from the factory to isolate/insulate metal-to-metal contact(s) https://www.steelerubber.com/masticated-rubber-sheet-70-0645-45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher52 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Would you know where to find a turn signal housing for a 1940 Century sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 2/10/2024 at 3:07 PM, Bloo said: And you add a ground wire to the sending unit itself if you prefer that the gas gauge works properly over a long period of time. This tip is particularly useful as the likelihood of a section of rubber hose being installed between the tank and fuel line is common. I got you Bloo, I'm tired of chasing bad grounds with all the new paint on my car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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