Date:         Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:05:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: What is the purpose of syncro gas tank insulation?
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> Just an assumption on my part, but I would expect it was put there to
> insulate the tank from engine heat in hotter climates.

My experience is that the radiator heat flowing under the van
while crawling in granny in red hot weather cooks the gas tank
the most.  That doesn't mean I know why there is insulation
around it.  ;-)

Richard

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