[DeTomaso] Fwd: Re: Gas tank fit

[Dave Londry]

  Ken
This 73 has 2" clear from the body, 1" clear from the heatshield
  and the headers clear the heatshield by 3/4".
All at the rear - the heatshield clearances go way up as you move fwd.
dave

On 9/9/2010 10:45 AM, JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:
>  In a message dated 9/9/10 8:08:21 AM, kenn_green at yahoo.com writes:
>
>>  I am reinstalling the gas tank which was not in the car when I bought
>>  it.  I have pushed it into place with reasonable force and there is a gap
>>  between the outside rear edge and the inner surface of the body.  Is that
>>  normal?
>>
>  On our '72, it is. Which gives a little clearance adjustment for modified
>  headers; if you push the tank out, then tighten the tank clamp and pin it,
>  the tank will stay closer to the quarter panel. I also dented the shield for
>  header clearance. My 2¢- J DeRyke
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