Ken,

Just an assumption on my part, but I would expect it was put there to
insulate the tank from engine heat in hotter climates.

Cheers,

Dave Milo

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 5:14 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I am currently wrapping up a syncro gas tank removal, clean up, refurb,
> and reinstall.  I had to rip all of the old insulation that was wrapped
> around the fuel tank in order to get it out so I am going to be putting
> some new insulation back, however, I was curious if anyone knows the
> actual reason for the insulation?  Is it just for sound deadening?  Does
> it serve some other purpose that isn't obvious?  What have others used
> to replace the original insulation (which I destroyed taking the old
> tank out)?  Any advice would be appreciated as always.
>
> Ken Wilford
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