M38A1 Fuel Tank Strap Length Issue

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M38A1 Fuel Tank Strap Length Issue

Post by 70th Division » Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:25 am

Hello,

I test fitted my repaired original gas tank into my M38A1, fits great.

What I didn't realize is that the gas tank is 19 inches wide, and the hold down strap is only 18 1/2 inches wide.
What is the reason for that ??
I also remember straightening out the factory sealed edge on the top of the tank, as it was bent downward in an ugly fashion, where the strap contacts the tank.

I also just read a reference to that bend in the tank seam, as being a factory feature, as it lets the strap actually "fit" around the tank , when bolting down to the floor.

My question is, was the bend towards the front of the tank, or rear, or both ??
It makes no sense to me why they did this, and why they strap wasn't a half inch longer.

I am looking forward to any input, and I am guessing I will have to re bend the seam again to fit the strap.

Best Regards,
Ray


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