Jim,
It took me 8 hours to figure out how to put the tank back in order again.
As Russell states the first thing to do is to get the tank hole in line
with the hole in the body. I had to place wooden planks under the tank
(backrest side). Then we used the method Russell suggest (with lots of
grease). I used the original type wire clamps, which had a very tight fit.
Don't forget to fit a fibre wacher under the chrome escutcheon!!
TIP: Use grease between wahser and painted body work in order to prevent
the paint from cracking.
Succes with the reassembling of your car!
Alex van Zanten,
'58 TR3a
The Netherlands.
Jim Higgins wrote:
> I am new to the list and have enjoyed reading all the comments and
> rants.
>
> I have a '57 TR3A that needed all of the typical transplants (sills,
> rockers, floors, lower fenders, trunk floor, ect..) and I am finally
> starting reassembly. The first thing giving me major problems is the
> fuel tank filler tube. How the h*ll do you get it back together.
>
> The hose will go on by itself, but there is not enough room with the
> tube attached. The old hose is somewhat distorted, but I cannot
> envision there being enough room even with a new piece of hose the same
> length as the old one. Will I have to cut the hose shorter and if I do
> will there be room for clamps?
>
> TIA
>
> Jim Higgins
>
> '57 TR3A (back from surgery)
> '62 MGA (still on the gurney)
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