Date:         Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:18:34 -0800
Reply-To:     Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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From:         Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      HOW TO: syncro gas tank INSTALL
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recall the letter about 2 weeks ago regarding removing the syncro gas
tank.

Install is simply the reverse of removal. Any questions?

Slide the tank up to the right side above the frame rail first. Then pivot
the tank up into place. To get the return line and gauge sender to clear
the frame rail, make a 6" wide 'shoe horn' to help it squeeze past. It is
NOT an easy fit. How much can you bench press and for how long can you
hold it? If you are a wuss, then use a floor jack and carefully jack the
tank into place.  Be sure there are no wires or hoses in the way and be
sure that the upper vent lines are not cris-crossing a support member
above the tank. Also, be sure to position the two gray wedges on the top
of the tank.

Install was simple. 30 minutes by myself.

Then put the engine and tranny back in place and drive away.
Cheers
Matthew
86 non-gas-leaking syncro westy i4


Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356