Warped Steamer Tank

[JetdocX]

I have had my tank on and off a few times in the recent past.  It's always a bitch to line up those rear holes.  The way I do it?  Just get the front holes barely started.  Pry the tank forward using your favorite awl through one of the rear tank holes until you can get the other rear bolt started, then remove the awl and put the other bolt in.  Some cussing and swearing is usually required.

[harre]

JetdocX tip came in handy when my warped tank was fitted after 8 months off (tried the strap method first-no workie). First I removed the rear tank mounting bracket from the frame (2 screws on each side), and then I attached the tank to the bracket using the two bolts, the bracket is pushed towards the tank as much as possible before securing the bolts.  Then I fitted the tank with the front bolt to the frame and placed the rear bracket between the rear lugs. The bracket offset is about 1/2 inch. To push the bracket in position I used a small car jack, placed between the bar behind the coolant tank and the bracket (see attached images). Best method tried so far. Thanks JetdocX. Placing the jack on its side worked even better.