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Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts

Posted By: CHRGR69

Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/21/11 07:13 PM

71 Cuda. How in the heck do you get the bolt head into these key holes? I have 2 types of J bolts, 90 degree and one with a slight angle. The heads are the same size though and I just cannot get them in these holes. I rotated the bolt 180 degrees and still won't go in. I'd hate to enlarge the hole or shave the heads.
Posted By: Mopar_Country

Re: Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/21/11 07:56 PM

If this is a tab that hangs down try putting it in from the threaded end.
Posted By: CHRGR69

Re: Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/21/11 08:01 PM

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Try putting it in from the threaded end.




These are blind holes.
Posted By: Mopar_Country

Re: Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/21/11 08:02 PM

OK, mine has tabs that hang down.
Posted By: CHRGR69

Re: Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/21/11 09:22 PM

Screw it I put the bolt to the grinder and made the top and bottom flat. Left the sides round and viola they fit securely.
Posted By: stubbs300

Re: Gas Tank Strap "J" Bolts - 03/23/11 09:37 AM

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Screw it I put the bolt to the grinder and made the top and bottom flat. Left the sides round and viola they fit securely.



Yea, I've had to do the same myself. Besides, who's going to see it anyway?
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