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Title: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: BlackCobraKR on January 26, 2023, 02:59:43 PM
I am installing a new gas tank in my 1968 Mustang and the install hardware kit included 12 stainless hex bolts and 2 larger dark colored bolt with J clips

There are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck that I guess where the J clips are supposed to go?
Is there a reason for the j clips toward the rear near the filler neck instead of just regular screws like the rest of the hardware?

Does something install near the rear of the tank using J clips?


I didnt notice this until after I installed the strip caulk and put the gas tank in place. Will i have to take the tank back out?
Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: J_Speegle on January 26, 2023, 06:03:40 PM
These?

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-260123180217-182841810.jpeg)

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-260123180158-18283378.jpeg)


Then its the forward upper bumper guard bracket that the bolt attaches to through the rear trunk opening lip

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-260123180222-182851215.jpeg)
Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: BlackCobraKR on January 26, 2023, 09:59:33 PM
Yep that is the one. I did some asking around and research and it seems that I am missing some brackets that attach to the back of the valance and to the tank itself.
Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: J_Speegle on January 26, 2023, 11:11:47 PM
If that bracket that is shown in the bottom picture then yes its "missing"

Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: WT6066-2600 on January 27, 2023, 08:02:32 AM
Missing bracket?
Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: J_Speegle on January 27, 2023, 01:46:59 PM
Quote from: WT6066-2600 on January 27, 2023, 08:02:32 AM
Missing bracket?

Believe he is stating that #4 in the factory drawing is not there.
Title: Re: Gas tank install & there are 2 larger holes on either side of the filler neck?
Post by: Royce Peterson on January 28, 2023, 07:46:12 PM
Those brackets would only be there if the car has the optional rear bumper guards. If not, the holes are not drilled in the car and the holes in the gas tank are unused.