Recommended rubber and thickness to mount fuel tank.

[Joel K]

So many rubber choices at McMaster Carr and looking for some suggestions to mount the fuel tank.

I was thinking of using medium hardness 1/8” silicone sheet under the tank and on the mounting brackets.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Kurt Hoffman]

Joel,

I used part number 90125K58 from McMaster Carr which is 1/4” thick x 1” wide neoprene rubber on the frame rails beside, under, and in front of the tank as well as on my tank brackets holding it in place. I fastened it in place with contact adhesive if I remember correctly.

 

[Kyle]

Gonna be honest, I went the cheap and easy route. Silas Sound deadening, two layers, it’s about 1/4 butyl rubber. Layered the entire fuel area in this, with a couple 1/4 holes drilled in the bottom in case of a fuel leak.

 

[Joel K]

Thanks Kurt and Kyle, appreciate the info.