Alright - I understand that in normal assembly a shim of .76” is used the establish proper clearance between cab flop and frame. I don’t think such a shim is currently in place, but that will be easy to remedy.
Which brings me to my report of today–- My rear cab mounts are like new. Bushings are good; I thought I had used replacements 2 1/2 years ago , now confirmed. Working with them will be easy.
When I got the seats out I was able to get a closer look at the interface hoses. The fill hose , although only a couple years old , had some separation, see image. (Note that the clamps were loosened just before the picture). I sniffed at those small splits - I think I found my vapor leak. I went ahead and removed the fuel tank anyway, to double check under the tank and the improve access for shimming the cab. However, I nullified the checking of the underside of the tank by snagging the fuel line fitting and wrenching it loose as I wrestled with the tank. A minor Exxon Valdez like incident occurred, eliminating any evidence of a leak under the tank , had there been any. I really don’t think there was a leak down there, but my mistake mandates a trip to a radiator/tank shop the get the fitting reseated , so it will be tested then anyway.
I made a mistake and a bit of a mess , but I have some projects started, and started very early in the New Year , so it wasn’t a bad day.
