GrandBoost98s Comanche 2

[GrandBoost98]

Finally got the time to drop the tank yesterday. What a PITA doing it by yourself! But I was able to see and remove the chunk of rubber that was stopping the sender from seating all the way. And I happened to have a replacement in the parts pile. Got the tank reinstalled with some new straps. Need to find some nuts to get the plastic shield back on but thats not a big deal. 

I also gave it an oil change. Didnt really need it but the drain plug was leaking so I figured why not. Noticed the rear pinion seal is leaking a little bit too so Ill get one of those on order. Today I'm going to bring some gas home for it so I can drive it to a gas station and see if it still leaks or not. And I got the battery on a charger because it was stone cold dead when I went to start it. I had an old one on my bench I swapped in to get it moving but hoping I can revive the other one

[GrandBoost98]

 took 22 gallons and didnt leak!

 

Probably going to drive it to work tomorrow 

[GrandBoost98]

 may have celebrated too early...Took out the trash last night and smelled gas as I walked by the MJ. I was expecting to see a puddle underneath but there wasnt. I crawled under to see the sender gasket isnt leaking, which was the original problem. But now it looks like gas is seeping from what I assume is a tiny pin hole under the rear strap. Not enough to drip, it was just kinda wet. So I didnt take it to work in fear of it busting open on the way in lol Ill take a better look after work before ordering a new tank. Not looking forward to draining 22 gallons 

The original straps I took out and the new straps I put in didnt have any sort of rubber to go between them and the tank. Is that normal? If so, if I have to get a replacement tank, should I consider putting something between them?

[89 MJ]

Well I’m sure that’s annoying. I never put anything between the tank and the straps, but that’s because it makes them rust faster up north.