Re: [FWDLK] DeSoto tank filler tube clamp

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ed -

I saw one of these on a tank that I removed from a 57 Plymouth.  It holds
the filler tube to the lip on the gas tank.  They did away with it in '58,
so its probably not critical.  You may have to locate one in the local
boneyard.  They are usually rusty.  I ended up cutting off the one on the 57
Plymouth, just so I could get the tank out.

>From 58 Plymouth TSB #2, dated Dec. 12, 1957 :

"The clamp previously used to attach the fuel filler tube to the fuel tank
has been omitted on 1958 models.  Filler tubes are held in place by a rubber
grommet at the fill end and a rubber 'O' ring seal at the tank end."

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward X. Petrus" <desoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 8:06 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] DeSoto tank filler tube clamp


> I'm trying to help a guy with the gas tank of his 57 DeSoto.  I know a lot
> about that car, but have never replaced a tank.  The shop manual says to
> install the filler tuber into the "o-ring", then install the o-ring
> clamp.  What is this clamp?  My friend claims he doesn't have one.  The
> PARTS book lists a clamp, but says "use as required" in a footnote.  What
> does this clamp look like, and how critical is it?
>
> Ed
> 57 Firedome
> 57 Fireflite