Date:         Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:21:49 -0500
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bus depot .. gas tank ... 82 diesel ...
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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My 82 diesel tank that I got from bus depot was spot on.
On Jun 7, 2015 12:13 AM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> "Way off" can mean many things. With that in mind...
>
> If the diesel tank is the same design as early (large fill pipe) gas
> tanks, I found that
> the fill hole on the aftermarket tank I put in my '81 air cooled was
> tough to line up to the hole in the frame. Or put another way, I had
> to be really careful how I
> assembled and lined up the filler pipe. Not saying it's the same make
> of tank offered by
> Bus Depot though.
>
> Image of what I mean:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/p96hbrv
>
> The fill pipe was too close to front and bottom of frame hole.
> Fuel starting leaking at the fill pipe grommet.
> I managed to reposition the fill pipe so it sealed properly in the grommet
> but it *just* fits and has been working fine.
>
> Caveat: that was my first time at fuel tank resealing.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 6/6/15, John Dillon <johndillon@johndillon.com> wrote:
> > so i ordered a gas tank for an 82 diesel from bus depot … my mechanic
> says
> > its way off and he wants me to come see it ..anyone know of any issues
> with
> > those?
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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