Date:         Thu, 17 May 2007 10:25:25 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks?
              These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
Comments: To: "kenwilfy@comcast.net" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
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On 5/17/07, kenwilfy@comcast.net <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>  Ben,
>
> I have installed one of these several years ago for a customer.  They do
> come with longer straps and a new rear mounting bar that you must attach
> since you cut away the original rear mounting area to allow for the longer
> tank.  You also have to move the fuel pump and filter towards the back of
> the van.  I seem to remember that the new length of the tank brings it in
> the area of where the fuel pump now bolts to the frame.  The new rear
> mounting bar was just a metal bar that the rear of the straps could rest on
> and then it had two small legs that went up and mounted to the frame.
>
> That is about all I can remember.  I had some pictures back in the day but
> I am not sure where they wound up.  Hope this helps.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>


Thank you Ken. You've answered some critical questions I was asking meaning
to ask. I would still love to find out how long the tank is. At worst, I'll
have to wing it.

Cheers,

BenT