Part 4: Installing the Tank and
4.1 Installing the Tank and Brackets
The tank will mount to the passenger side frame rail
between the two body mounts (Figure 4.1).
Tank strap cable
Tank strap mount
C-clamp
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Place the tank on a work bench with the front (oil filter end) of the
tank to your left. Remove the oil filter from the front of the tank.
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Remove the two 1/4 inch clamp bolts from the C-clamps. Expand
the clamps slightly and slide them over the front of the tank.
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Position the C-clamps about 6 inches from each end of the tank.
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Place the two L-shaped tank strap mounts under the C-clamps with
the right-angle ends facing you and hanging over the edge of the
work bench.
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Hoses
Lower frame clip
Figure 4.1
Upper frame clip
Spacer
5/16" nuts and
washer
1/4" and 3/16" tubes
3/4" hose fitting
1/2" hose fitting
Oil filter
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