Fuel tank help

[kaiser2help]

Can anyone give advice on my fuel talk. The tank is off a m54-a2 5ton. I have removed the tank to replace the sending unit. The tank straps are good. But the cushion material on the straps is hammered. Didnt know if anyone made their own fix or knows were I can get some replacements. As always, your help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Westech]

just get some strapping. no big deal. I see a lot of depot rebuilds with a heavy bead of RTV instead of the strapping.

 

[kaiser2help]

Thanks. Yes thats what I was thinking too. I wonder if there is a way too get some rubber for that application and make them myself?

 

[Westech]

im sure there is. Just have to make something up.

 

[kaiser2help]

Also while I have your attention. My sending unit rubber gasket is wasted. Any recommendations for that part?

 

[Westech]

RTV.. or cut a new one out of gasket paper.

 

[majortom]

i use two layers of rubber roofing cut to shape more cushion than rtv

 

[kaiser2help]

Fuel tank

Major Tom. Where did you come across some rubber roofing. Great Idea.

 

[OSO]

RE: Fuel tank

For the tank strap cushion . There is a product used in piping trades . When using material like unistrut, b-line there is a rubber material to go around the pipe and under a clamp that holds pipe onto the strut . About 1 5/8 wide has edges turned up black color, I had another brand was green in color. This black cushion material's name is CUSH-A-STRIP . I use it around copper water pipe to keep it from coming in contact with zinc plated clamps. That should work, comes in 25' rolls. Another name this stuff goes by is vibra cushon. I think ACME construction supply might carry it. Several stores on west coast . Any problems PM me and let me know how much you need . Was looking at my tank straps today , notice water runs down on top of tank and gets the fabric wet and starts the rusting process. Looks like I will be using the stuff on my rig.

 

[rosco]

RE: Fuel tank

I have used several things: cut a strip of the 90# felt roofing material they use to underlay roofing shingles. Also nylon type web strapping. It comes in different widths. It doesn't soak up moisture the way the cotton fabric stuff does. But if you want that, cotton stuff, (which lasts a long time) find a "Tent & Tarp" shop. They will have both in long rolls, different widths, & they will cut you off what you need. Its really in there between the straps & the tank, so they don't wear each other out, as the truck flexes and vibrates. If the materials mentioned above are really rubber, it will tend to deteriorate as it comes in contact with fuel.

Lee in Alaska

 

[Bill W]

RE: Fuel tank

The 5 hole fuel sender gasket can be had at any Marine store or even K-Mart or Wal-Mart, look in the sporting goods section where they have marine products ( Fuel tanks, bilge pumps) they usually have the gaskets there and they will fit your sender, just remember you have to rotate the gasket around until the holes match up being they (holes) are not symmetrical. I've got mine at a Marine store for a $1.98.

 

[majortom]

RE: Fuel tank

most roofing guys have piles of cut offs this is best lasts forever waterproof and dirt cheep lots of mv uses

 

[kaiser2help]

Fuel Tank enlightment

Thankyou all. Posting these recommendations is wonderful. Preserves the purpose of keeping the iron rolling. Thanks for all the insight. If there is anymore I am like a info attic. So keep-em coming. Thanks to you all.

 

[BEASTMASTER]

RE: Fuel Tank enlightment

hey kaiser 2 help,that you dave ?glad you found this site

 

[Victorious1!]

I pulled a couple tanks of deuces and the material was shot. I went to Wal-Mart of all places and in their fabric department they sell a burlap/web type strapping about 2 inches wide. I replaced the tanks with it and its held up really well. And its cheap too, a couple bucks for enough to do 2 tanks.

 

[kaiser2help]

Tank straps

victorious. Graet option as well. Will use this method as an option. Thanks.