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Remounting of Hydraulic Tank on a 2001 U320

I had noticed the hydraulic tank was rubbing on the rear door on left side at upper part of door of my 01 320, All mounting was in proper order, so I removed the tank, bracket that holds the tank, and the bracket that is bolted to the coach structure. 
Cut both side arms off, overlapped and welded back on, this provided an additional 3/8" clearance so the door now does not rub on the tank.
Remount, still plenty Clarence to coach frame, could have over lapped it more, it now looks and works great so I painted it.  A feel good thing  ;D
As usual FWIW

Re: Remounting of Hydraulic Tank on a 2001 U320

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Dave M –
I had noticed the hydraulic tank was rubbing on the rear door on left side at upper part of door of my 01 320,

Interesting coincidence.  Our hydraulic tank was rotated just enough that one of the hoses was rubbing on the rear upper area of the engine bay door.  Steve caught it before there were more serious consequences.  It's a tight fit back there.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

Re: Remounting of Hydraulic Tank on a 2001 U320

Reply #2 –
M, It is a simple undertaking, and yes, there is plenty of room,, I just rearranged it a little.  Yes, there are lots of hoses, lines and wires all running around the tank area and across the bottom and if you loosen the tank, it would be real easy to move it into a wrong position.
In my case, when all else fails, I get out the welder, portaband, grinder and a drill, with these I can make anything.  Found that out on the MCI conversion I had for 20 years too long. ;D