In my mind, not likely that the 10mm stud got bent, or can be easily bent.
Sure sounds like an aftermarket part that does not fit really. ( not
that uncommon all all, in my experience. 'Most don't' I could almost
say  ) ..

a die grinder with a small bit  on it is perfect for removing a little
material from the side of a hole or slot.

On 7/4/2012 11:35 AM, neil n wrote:
> If you have your old tank, maybe measure new against old? Can't hurt to
> check.
>
> Maybe that LH forward stud got bent when old tank removed? Like bent toward
> the front of vehicle? A small combo square held between each stud and floor
> might confirm.
>
> Neil.
>
> On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Spencer Allen <spencervw@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Just purchased a new GOWESTY propane tank but am having trouble mounting it
>> onto the studs. The old one came right out with no problems so I figured
>> the new one would slide right in. I can get 3 of the notches in the two
>> brackets to line up but left forward notch will not line up completely at
>> about 0.25" from sliding on to stud. I'm afraid to try and bend the stud
>> over a bit and don't want to enlarge the notch in the bracket. Eyeballing
>> the bracket it seems to be straight but could be welded on at a slight
>> angle. Anyone have some tips for mounting this thing or run into this
>> problem before? Thanks for any help.
>> Spencer
>> 85 Westy
>>
>
>
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> Neil n
>
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