[FC] GB Fuel tank access hole (2nd picture)

[D. Monasterio]

    First dimension (to the 5/16" threaded hole) is 15 1/2". Second one (to 
the sheet metal front corner) is 1 1/4". Both measurements are referred to 
the center of hole. Size of the hole is 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". The hole goes thru 
two sheet metal plates, separated (on front) by about 1"). A 4 1/2" dia. 
round hole could be better, if you have the tooling to do it. I used 3/4" 
thick rubber to make the sealing between plates, after cutting.
 (http://rides.webshots.com/album/562655630UYNXuF?start=12)
   I started by drilling 5/16" holes at each corner on the upper side, then 
cutting with a 1/16" x 4 1/2" cutting wheel. Be carefull on lower plate if 
the tank is on place. There is about 1" clearance only between tank and 
lower sheet plate. You can see how the sheet metal plates are at the 
previous link. Cover plate was made from 18 ga. sheet metal.

   Daniel Monasterio


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Kidds" <takidd at gmail.com>
To: "D. Monasterio" <dmonasterio at megared.net.mx>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] GB Fuel tank access hole (2nd picture)


> Thanks for the shots but I am having trouble reading the dimensions in the 
> 2nd photo and do you have dimensions for the width/height of the hole?
>
> D. Monasterio wrote:
>> Here goes 2nd picture with measurement.
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Kidds" <takidd at gmail.com>
>> To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:57 PM
>> Subject: [FC] GB Fuel tank access hole
>>
>>
>>> My gas gauge is stuck on full with an occasional flutter between full
>>> and half.  From my past reading my guess is that there is a loose wire
>>> somewhere.  I am not in a hurray to drop the tank but recall reading
>>> about making an access hole under the seat.  Does anyone have dimensions
>>> and a location for the hole?
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