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Tips for locating/fixing foam rings under gas tank

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Hi guys - any safe tips to pass along on how to keep these from moving while installing the fuel tank?

#5 below

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And do y'all install the neck/hose first (#16 above)

Thanks!
 
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A little DumDum or contact cement works, or something sticky works.
 
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Re: Tips for locating/fixing foam rings under gas

I've used spray adhesive and rubber cement with good results before on the TR8 foam strips. If the foam is bad, you can get rubber/foam gaskets that are used for sealing boat hatches at Walmart and similar places.
 
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