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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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hello on my 76 build i mounted my tank and i dont have enough clearance for my petcock hits on the upper engine mount and coil any suggestions
 
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Do you have a pic of the problem? I believe Pingel makes one thats about 1/4" shorter than most stock ones. Could check out J&P Cycle. Can the tank mounting be altered? Can the coil be relocated? Could be a number of solutions to the problem, thats why I was wondering if you had pics.
 
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