Drilling hole in lip of gas tank

[V6POWER]

I want to put a ground strap from the lip of the tank to the frame. Is it safe for me to drill a 1/4" hole in the lip with gas in the tank?

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Put a braided ground strap that I got from a buddy who is a Ford Parts manager and it had a clip with teeth in it that simply clipped onto the corner of the tank. No drilling on the tank needed. Sorry don't have the part number of it. Was a few years back that I did it.

 

[CraigT]

The rear corner on the drivers side of the tank should have a large piece that is bent up a little. Plenty of room to drill a hole.

 

[KWIKR 1]

I'd use a air drill to be one the safe side .

 

[John Larkin]

I drilled through that flap; just put a piece of wood behind the folded metal so you don't poke through. For once I didn't have to learn something the hard way.

 

[V6POWER]

Thanks everyone. If I can find a sturdy clamp I will use that; if not, I will be drilling. If you see a news story about someone blowing up their car while drilling near the gas tank, that will probably be me.

 

[KWIKR 1]

electric drills and gas fumes do not mix well .

 

[blackbuick87]

Most hotwire kits just come with a clamp. just scrape off any undercoating or paint and slap it on there.

 

[strikeeagle]

Drill? Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can get a proper grounding strap from Casper's for a buck or 2. Racetronics will probably sell you one for a buck or 2 also.

If you can't wait you can probably get 1 locally, from a dealer, an auto parts house, an electrical parts house, whatever.

Why in the world would you ever drill a hole in a gas tank, guys????????????????????

 

[V6POWER]

OK, OK...no drilling. I will find a clamp. Also, thanks for your warnings of concern about my stupidity!

 

[blackbuick87]

If you blow up your Buick none of us will have an opportunity to buy it in the future

 

[V6POWER]

Foolish me...only thinking of myself!