Fuel tank straps
#1 _UC Kid_
Posted 25 February 2015 - 06:07 PM
#2 _UC Kid_
Posted 25 February 2015 - 06:51 PM
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#3
Posted 25 February 2015 - 08:08 PM
Hi Jordan
Not 100% on UC set up but if it the same as LX with the brackets coming off the underside in front of the tank that will not do
If it is the same set up i would get a length of brooker rod cut it to lengths -- nut on top of the support bracket and one on the underside to fix it in place
This will lock it in tight
You need the length in it to pull the straps tight under the tank
If there is an LX or UC around somewhere handy have a look underneath
The factory set up is on page 172 of the LX parts catalogue to give you an idea of how it should look
Hope this is of help
#4 _UC Kid_
Posted 25 February 2015 - 09:37 PM
#5
Posted 25 February 2015 - 11:58 PM
The tanks are different but pretty sure the way they are mounted is of the same principal
#6 _UC Kid_
Posted 26 February 2015 - 03:58 PM
#7
Posted 26 February 2015 - 04:31 PM
Could be wrong but i think the bolts were quite long (about 2 inches?) for 2 reasons.
(1) so that it made life a bit easier to get them started while fitting that end of strap then to be tightened.
(2) to make life hard many years down the track to get them out due to road grim rust etc.
If you go with the long bolt,probably would't hurt to oil the bolt before fitting and then once tight slip a piece of
neat fitting plastic tube on exposed thread to stop a bit of gunk getting on the threads to make life easier when you need
to remove the tank.
#8 _studricho_
Posted 03 March 2015 - 08:10 AM
#9
Posted 03 March 2015 - 11:14 AM
Not 100% sure if the ones I have are original but they are 2 1/2" X 3/8" threaded all the way course thread.
forgot to say that's LX
Edited by tuxedoss, 03 March 2015 - 11:15 AM.
#10
Posted 04 March 2015 - 11:50 AM
Yep you are right Brett --- 2 1/2 x 3/8 UNC threaded all the way to the head of the bolt
I posted the above while at work -- at home now and had a look
Has a Flat washer above and none below the mounting point - wouldn't hurt the put one both sides
#11 _studricho_
Posted 04 March 2015 - 08:19 PM
#12
Posted 30 July 2018 - 08:53 AM
Sorry to bump and old thread but thought best to keep the continuity. I've just trial fitted the tank back in (original tank) and couldn't get there with 2 1/2 inch bolts. I needed 3 1/2 inch and even when I have it relatively tight, I don't think the shorter ones would capture. Cheers Ron
#13 _Shelly`s LX_
Posted 13 November 2018 - 04:28 PM
please help on a torana lx hatchback how does a normal size tank fit in does it bolt to .does it have straps im up to blasting tank my helper says what about the straps ? i cant find them is there any or was it bolts ? please can i get a pic
#14
Posted 13 November 2018 - 05:24 PM
Shelly the straps are in the first picture in this thread
There is two bolts that hold them on the rear of the car and the diff end has a hole that fits over the fixed studs pictured above
The end of the strap that has the 90 degree bend on them goes over these
Google is your friend
http://www.gmh-toran...-lh-fuel-tank/
3rd post down
http://www.gmh-toran...a9x-fuel-tanks/
Edited by Swarbs, 13 November 2018 - 05:26 PM.
#15 _Shelly`s LX_
Posted 14 November 2018 - 04:36 AM
thanks so much
#16
Posted 14 November 2018 - 06:39 AM
Shelly, if you need any further pics I have just re-installed my tank. The bolts that fit the rear (bumper end) of the straps are not your standard bolts. Cheers Ron
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