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trjford8 |
04-19-2015 @ 1:16 PM
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flathadfan, just for info a friend of mine just installed a Drake tank in his '36 and it went right in with no problems. I know there were issues in the past (I had trouble with a 37 tank), but I suspect some of the fitment problems from the past have been resolved. My friend used his original neck, so I can't speak to the accuracy of the filler neck.
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flatheadfan |
04-18-2015 @ 11:46 PM
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forJJ- Three things. First, enclosed is a picture of an original Ford spanner wrench use for removal of the threaded gas tank neck. You can buy a the needed wrench from: http://www.mcmaster.com/#spanner-wrenches/=wtdeqp Second, if you are considering buying a new gas tank neck along with a new gas tank from Bob Drake I would reconsider it. There have been several discussions on various sites (ex: Fordbarn), regarding the poor fit of the neck. Finally, the Bob Drake tank is not an exact "drop-in" tank. There are some fitment issues but nothing that can't be handled. Tom
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Grant |
04-12-2015 @ 5:58 AM
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Drake carries the lead seal you will need as part number 46-9051.
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forJJ |
04-11-2015 @ 2:16 PM
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Thanks for all the help! I finally got it! The filler neck was a job, but it finally came loose. Then I had to cut the head off of the one bolt. The bad news: the tank was rusted out on top, so it looks like a new tank from Bob Drake is my next big purchase Thanks again!
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Grant |
04-10-2015 @ 4:17 PM
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Hi JJ ........... You might like to pull up an old Forum thread on this site called " '36 gas tank fill leak " . It deals with re-installation of the gas tank filler neck on our '36 Ford, which was even more fun than trying to get the darn thing to come off. That collar has large holes drilled around its circumference. Inserting the pin on the spanner wrench into one hole and rotating the collar counter-clockwise is how I managed to get ours undone. The key to success was using an Armstrong 34-219 pin wrench, which we bought on Ebay but might be available at your local Sears store. Maybe the one like Tony has for his '37 would work as well. I don't know anything about that design, but the Armstrong 34-219 is a perfect fit on a stock 1936 Ford gas tank filler neck collar. On our '36, the problem was to get the neck tightened down again far enough so that the tank didn't leak afterwards. It was a battle (as discussed in that old thread "'36 gas tank fill leak" which you should be able to pull up by using the SEARCH function in the title bar above this discussion). Definitely you should order at least two lead seals. Maybe three. With the fender still bolted onto the car, that soft circular lead seal is difficult to get into exactly the correct position. Good luck, and welcome to the Early Ford V8 Club.
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dean333 |
04-10-2015 @ 9:21 AM
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I also have a 36 sedan and I"ll be happy to discuss the whole process. Call me , 678 773 5764. Tim in Shorewood Ill. TIM CARLIG
This message was edited by dean333 on 4-10-15 @ 9:24 AM
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TonyM |
04-05-2015 @ 5:01 PM
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Yes, use a spanner. I used this one from Park Tools.
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forJJ |
04-05-2015 @ 2:01 PM
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how far does the collar turn? I couldn't move it with a large pair of channel lock pliers, is the spanner wrench the way to dof it?
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TonyM |
04-04-2015 @ 4:13 PM
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The threaded collar holds the filler neck to the tank. Once the threaded collar is loosened, it is supposed to slide back off of the flanged end of the filler neck. The filler neck and threaded collar (packing nut) are two pieces (but integrated). Once the threaded collar is loosened and slid back, the filler neck will come off of the tank. That is how it is supposed to work. The filler neck then can be removed from the tank through the fender hole.
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forJJ |
04-04-2015 @ 8:46 AM
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Okay, I see the collar that connects between the tank and the filler neck, but I'm confused. Is the collar a swivel? I don't see how it will turn with the neck sticking out of the fender unless it is a swivel. I hope this makes sense, I'm just getting frustrated. Thanks
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