Topic: '65 Fuel Tank Install

[CharlesTurner]

     I used tape on the wire to the fuel tank based on the Osborn Assembly Manual (1964.5 Electrical Assembly)
which shows 2 locations for tape "TAPE ESB-M305-1 (2.00 X 4.00) (2-REQD.)" It doesn't appear that it is meant to
be temporary, but I can understand that, unlike screws, bolts and clips, its not very permanent and won't survive after much "trunk use". Are we to use the Osborn manuals more of a guide than a rule?

This is the problem with the assembly manuals, not every assembly plant followed them.  The tape usage in the manual is typical with what I have seen on some San Jose cars, but not Dearborn.  Although, I am sure there are varying examples from any of the plants.

[CharlesTurner]

This is the clip that came off my car. It held the rigid fuel line to the sheet metal lip in the front of the gas tank.  Can anyone identify what I need to replace it with?  It has the pinch style expanding internal clips.

That looks like a fuel/brake line clip like goes up in the trans. tunnel.

[kutzoh]

Charles,
    Thanks for your replies and comments.

Greg
   

[Skyway65]

That looks like a fuel/brake line clip like goes up in the trans. tunnel.

Good catch Charles-sometimes the obvious isn't!

[NEFaurora]

My May 18th Dearborn '66 Convertible had one rubber coated "J" clip on the Front Driver's side of the Gas Tank, and two pieces of tape.  For anyone's info..  My other Dearborn '66 Hardtop, which was built later in June had no "J" clips, and just the the two pieces of tape Only. Both are original cars.