As usual Randall comes through again...the measured distance was 2
inches, and shortening the hose to that length did indeed allow it to
be installed...YAHOO!!
Thanks again Randall (O wise one) <G>
At 11:54 AM -0800 11/6/01, Randall Young wrote:
> > I am well into my winter project, replacing the fuel tank,
>> fuel gauge, etc. (1957 TR3) No problems until I tried to re-install
>> the new tank...yup...cannot figure out how to intall the fuel filler
>> hose and gas cap mount! There just does not seem to be enough
>> clearance! New Hose, New Tank, old mount. Is there some "trick" to
>> it? Is there a sequence of events? or Is it just brute force?
>
>Bill :
>
>It's been awhile, but as I recall, you _have_ to put the tank in from the
>cockpit side, won't fit from the boot. Trim the filler hose so that it is
>only about 2-3" long. I forget the exact measurement, but it has to be
>short enough that the filler neck can touch the tank neck inside the hose.
>Then with the tank out of the car, put the hose on the tank neck all the
>way, add the two clamps (but leave them loose) and insert the filler neck
>until it bottoms. With the gas tank straps completely off (but the felt
>glued into place under the tank), the tank can be rolled into place bottom
>first using assorted prybars and cuss words. The center of the rear deck
>can be deflected upwards a little without hurting anything, as long as
>you're careful not to crease it.
>
>Install and tighten the straps, then slide the filler neck up until it
>touches the bottom of the deck, screw the cap in and get the cap turned to
>the proper angle, slide the filler hose up a little if necessary, and
>tighten both clamps.
>
>Randall
--
Bill Pugh
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L
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