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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Fuel Tank Install Question

Hello all,

I am about to reinstall the fuel tanks in my 78 F250 4x4 Supercab. The tanks are both steel, and are what came out of the truck when I took them apart. I have cleaned both tanks, painted and undercoated all the related parts.

My question is... What to use on the straps to protect the tanks.

Do I try to find some canvas like the factory used?

Do I use camper shell foam?

What have you used?

What is recommended?

 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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I've used rubber inner tubes cut to size, never had a problem.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Montana Highboy, you beat me to it. Same here. Inner tube cut to fit. My thought was the rubber would probably keep water from getting underneath, and it wouldn't absorbe waster like foam would.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I've used roof underlayment
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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ok...

2 for inner tubes

1 for roof unerlayment...

anyone else????
 
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