<VV> '65 FUEL TANK INSTALL - SUCCESS!

[gerg]

Glad to read this. I took my tank out because the clearance was not good when suspension is stretched all the way - as in lifted. Need to get back to fitting it in. 

Greg B
Monroe, LA

> On Nov 14, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Matt Nall via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> G'day everyone,
> Some of you might recall the difficulty I was experiencing reinstalling the fuel tank on our '65 Monza. Specifically I could get enough clearance between the tank and the stabliser bar.
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> I am pleased to report that after removing and reinstalling the tank numerous times I have finally resolved the problem completely. The causes were many. A little bit to do with my RHD conversion but mainly cause by a vent hose being to long and preventing the tank from 'seating' correctly.
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> Anyway the tank now sits perfectly now and I am now moving on with the rest of the reassembly of the car. Thanks to all who offered help. Your encouragement keeps me going in my garage down here in Australia.
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> I am certain I will face more challenges as I progress through the reassembly of our RHD '65 Corvair convertible but as they say, there is no gain without some pain!
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> Thanks once again to everyone.
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> Carl L. Kelsen
> Proud CORSA member
> 1965 RHD Corvair Monza convertible
> Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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> Life is good!! Just in time for Summer!
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Kelsen Arlette Pat via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Sent: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 1:19 pm
> Subject: <VV> '65 FUEL TANK INSTALL - SUCCESS!
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> G'day everyone,
> Some of you might recall the difficulty I was experiencing reinstalling the fuel tank on our '65 Monza. Specifically I could get enough clearance between the tank and the stabliser bar.
> 
> I am pleased to report that after removing and reinstalling the tank numerous times I have finally resolved the problem completely. The causes were many. A little bit to do with my RHD conversion but mainly cause by a vent hose being to long and preventing the tank from 'seating' correctly.
> 
> Anyway the tank now sits perfectly now and I am now moving on with the rest of the reassembly of the car. Thanks to all who offered help. Your encouragement keeps me going in my garage down here in Australia.
> 
> I am certain I will face more challenges as I progress through the reassembly of our RHD '65 Corvair convertible but as they say, there is no gain without some pain!
> 
> Thanks once again to everyone.
> 
> Carl L. Kelsen
> Proud CORSA member
> 1965 RHD Corvair Monza convertible
> Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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