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chief poncho

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Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« 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.

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2021, 03:53:10 AM »
I used 30 weight roofing paper folded in half and cut to length and width.

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #2 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.
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chief poncho

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #3 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.
1971 Lucerne Blue Trans Am (455HO, Automatic) - currently my project car.
Previously Owned TA's/Musclecars: 2002 Pewter WS6/M6 Trans Am, 1968 Dodge Superbee 383/4speed,  1975 TA 455/4speed, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/5speed, 1980 TA Indy Pace Car, 1977 TA 400/Auto, 1989 GTA 350TPI, 1990 GTA 350TPI, 1986 IROC 305TPI, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/Auto, 1993 Mitsu 3000GT VR4 (and probably a few I've forgotten about)

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2021, 03:01:27 PM »

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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2021, 08:12:26 PM »
Likewise, thin neoprene roll here, compresses and doesn't soak up moisture.

Re: Fuel Tank padding/anti-squeak
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2021, 08:12:26 PM »
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