under the fuel tank support

dauntless · Post by **dauntless** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:05 pm

What is being used under the fuel tank on a M-38 to get the filler neck position correctly that does not absorb water.? Did a search and came up with nothing. Thanks Jerry

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:10 pm

Thick rubber strips like conveyor belt material works. Just don't put anything under there that has spaces that act like a dams and like you said drinks water.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:14 pm

I bought a piece of 1/8" neoprene and will cut it into the right
sized strips. I have seen the gasket that goes around the drain plug
but don't plan on installing one so any water can drain.

There is also a grommet that goes in the fuel filler neck opening.

Take care,

Post by **wesk** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:27 pm

Hello Dauntless,

The first place to look for parts is the ORD 9 SNL G-740 which is the M38 Illustrated Parts Manual. If you don't have a copy yet download a PDF copy free on our downloads page.

Go to Page 80. Right at the top. It is called Anti-Squeak, fuel tank. There are 6 pieces . 3 of one size and 3 different sizes.

Originally this was a welting or later fabric/rubber strip. Today you should look for any modern silicon rubber bulk material that you can cut to size. The length & widths are given. You should determine the thickness you need to get your filler pipe centered. Also use a layout that allows water to find it's way to the drain.

My search yielded this post April 30, 2013: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... pic&t=7955

and this photo:

dauntless · Post by **dauntless** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 4:25 am

Thanks for the replies Jerry

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