[BIL1024]

Are the mounting holes supposed to be drilled from the factory? Or do you have to use the pattern to drill new ones, thanks-Bill

 

[Aaron Silidker]

The pattern is wrong, use it only for reference.

 

[paul burchett]

The template in my FFR manual was slightly the wrong size. If I remember correctly, the template diameter was a bit too big, which would have caused the holes to be too close to the edge. I took the template and the base of the gas cap to work and resized the template on the copy machine until it was the correct diameter.

 

[wnstwolf]

I made up a little cad based template I can e-mail if needed. Unscrewed the base and used the computer to put screws equiy distant and where I needed them when the base was tight. I think the angle is 30 degrees or so between holes......

let me know if the template is needed.. It matches the base 100%. I taped it to the base then marked where holes had to go and drilled the base. Then transfered those holes to the car body. You also have to counter sink the base holes if your going to use the FFR supplied mounting screws..

jd

 

[Horizon200]

JD,
I'd love a copy of that template if you don't mind. In fact, it might be a good thing to post in the FAQ.

 

[wnstwolf]

I have it on home computer. I will get it tonight and post tomorrow.... how does one add things to the FAQ?

 

[BIL1024]

Thanks guys, Joe I will take a copy of that, if you could email it that would be great, thanks-Bill

 

[Horizon200]

Originally posted by Wnstwolf:
how does one add things to the FAQ?

I believe you have to send it to Admin

 

[gordont]

I'd like a copy too unless it gets on the FAQ.
Getting ready todo that very operation.

Thanks,

Tom

 

[KobraKurt]

Yep,

Please try to post in FAQ. If not, I'd like a copy - [email protected]

 

[Tim Cronin]

Joe
Please send a copy to [email protected]
Thanks
TEC

 

[John / My427SC]

I wanted six, equally spaced holes - so I made this diagram. NOTE This was to scale for me, but might not be for you due to differences in printers, etc - but, you should at least be able to use the lines to get the proper spacing of the holes (if you want 6 bolts)

 

[wnstwolf]

After about 30 mins of trying to figure how to post a Cad Drawing for you to view I cam to the conclusion that John is way ahead of me.. My post is what he has right above.. If any still want the cad send me an e-mail and I will send it out to you...

Thanks for the back-up John

 

[Dior55]

Am I forgetting something, or are you guys just making this job much harder than necessary. I recall using the LeMans base itself as its own "template". Put it where it needed to go, drill a hole, add a nut and screw, do the second one, nut and screw, zip the remaining holes and done. What am I missing here that you guys need CAD programs?

You DO know that that cap screws apart, don't you?????

 

[wnstwolf]

Dior.. just keeps the holes evenly spaced.. Its a look thing..

Sorry guys I left the disk at home.. I Promise tomorrow am....

 

[wnstwolf]

Here is a poor attempt to turn Cad into jpeg. Not to scale but e-mail me and I can send you the scaled cad drawing..

outter most circle dia is base of gas cap 5.25"

next one in is a reference mark to help mark ceter lines of holes it is a 4.625" dia

inner most circle is the OD of the threaded section it is 3.375" dia

60 degree apart for holes that you can either counter-bore or change out the mounting hardware to button heads..

I printed it out to scale and taped it to the bottom of the gas cap mount then center punched the holes and all was good. Make sure you first put the base and cap together real tight and align it on the body the way you want it then use the template to put the screws where you want them. Watch out for a screw lining up under hinge it may hit it so beware.. measure twice drill once!

happy trails jd