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Old 09-06-2015, 06:17 PM   #5
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Re: Replacement gas tank installation

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Originally Posted by jfalesi View Post
Thanks. The new straps don't have the J-bolt on the end - they have flange brackets on both ends. I think I can re-use the old J-bolts on one side though.

I have another problem - the fuel fill intake on the tank has a 1 1/4" O.D. but the filler neck on my Burb has a 1 1/2" OD. I'm having trouble finding a reducer or a fitting that fits. Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks,
-Jamie
I used a 2" long piece of 1 1/4" tubing inside the 1 1/2" tube. It worked like a reducer bushing.
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