TAC Tech => Exterior => Topic started by: chief poncho on December 02, 2021, 02:44:30 PM

Title: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: chief poncho on December 02, 2021, 02:44:30 PM
Getting ready to reinstall the fuel tank.  Any suggestions on the best padding to get for the anti-squeak pads?  Looks like a lot of options out there, but few with decent reviews.  It's something people won't ever see, but I want something that will last.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: 81Blackbird on December 03, 2021, 03:53:10 AM
I used 30 weight roofing paper folded in half and cut to length and width.
Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: Updated71 on December 03, 2021, 06:39:00 AM
I used 30 weight roofing paper folded in half and cut to length and width.

Likewise-no issues.
Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: chief poncho on December 03, 2021, 12:43:53 PM
Thanks for the replies.  I thought about using roofing paper since it looks like the same stuff.
Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: 5th T/A on December 03, 2021, 03:01:27 PM
When doing my engine upgrade I switched to an EFI ready fuel tank, from "TANKS". I purchased these adhesive rubber insulator strips from them. I used them to insulate between the tank and trunk floor. I did not put anything between the straps and tank because the factor did not.

In my opinion they work well.

https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=413/category_id=128/mode=prod/prd413.htm

Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: roadking77 on December 03, 2021, 07:35:40 PM
I would think 30lb felt would be fine. All you need is a break between the 2 metals. I used a piece of black foam I cut to fit that look similar to the tank pads that were posted. I got a piece of scrap from a vendor at Carlisle that had 500ft rolls of the stuff about 6' wide. I asked if he sold smaller stuff and no dice. He then reached down and ripped a piece off the end and gave it to me.
Title: Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
Post by: Wallington on December 03, 2021, 08:12:26 PM
Likewise, thin neoprene roll here, compresses and doesn't soak up moisture.