Re: IML: Undercoating removal

["Steve B." <Imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

gpagency@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I am getting ready to remove my gas tank and as I was checking the 
> bolts that hold the tank strap, I realized that the were covered with 
> undercoating (factory?).  When I say covered you can barely make out 
> the strap or that there is a nut on the threaded portion. My questions 
> are; Is there a way to dissolve the under coating on this part of the 
> strap so I can get a wrench or socket on it? Will I end up having to 
> "chop" my way through it?
>  
> Did the Imperials all come with factory undercoating or was a dealer 
> applied item?

Take a hacksaw or dremel and just cut them off.  You can get new J bolts 
very easily and cheaply but if you mess around and break the tang that 
the bolt mounts in your in a "Heap O Trouble" (tm).   If you can't find 
the bolts locally www.gastank.com has them for practically nothing.

                  Steve B.


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