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Originally Posted by peterbuilt
Rich (or others for that matter) - what's your informed position on the 67-72 "in cab" gas tank relocation to rear...?
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The only things I see about collision-caused fuel leaks with that are people who got really pasted. One was a 60 mph side impact with multiple rolls ending upside down. He almost drowned in gasoline, but it didn't ignite, and he survived his (multiple, serious) other injuries.
There was one where a guy put it on its side and slid, which 1) popped the filler off, draining all the gas, and 2) generated lots of sparks. He did not survive the fire.
The secret to the in-cab tanks is apparently to make sure the 1) fiiler neck to cab gasket, 2) the filler rubber hose, and 3) the sender unit gasket are all in good shape and tight. Rubber age-hardens, and these trucks aren't getting any younger. I think I would just replace those items (if it hasn't been done within the past, say, 10 years) and leave it where it is.
Oh, and don't lay it over on the driver's side.