Permanent Fuel Tank Installation - Rubber Strips

[Shoes48164]

I have a 20 gallon aluminum under-floor tank in my 20' Imperial. I removed the tank to clean out varnish and gum buildup. Noticed 4 rubber strips, each about 18" long lying loose on the tank. Anyone know why they are there or if they are to be attached? I think they may be there to prevent static electricity build up, but not sure. Also, don't know if I should attach them to the tank or not. Any help appreciated.

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: Permanent Fuel Tank Installation - Rubber Strips

Keep the dern' thang from rat'ln.....

 

[ray21]

Re: Permanent Fuel Tank Installation - Rubber Strips

shoes...my 21 gallon tank also has strips. i'd have to agree that they keep it from rattling, and also would assume they would absurb some of the bumps and such. mine were originally attached with tape to hold them in place, so i reattached as close to the original positions as i could get them.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Permanent Fuel Tank Installation - Rubber Strips

Moving to Boats.