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Title: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
Post by: INJUNTOM on March 21, 2012, 06:38:54 pm

I've always had a hard time getting gas in either tank on this thing - have to let it dang near trickle in. Anything more and it will spill over and kick off the nozzle.

Title: Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
Post by: 454Man on March 21, 2012, 07:40:48 pm

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,22964.msg190325.html#msg190325
 http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,16646.0.html
Maybe this will help

Title: Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
Post by: bake74 on March 22, 2012, 06:40:13 am

     It is the way they are designed and what filler nozzle at the pump you are using.  Some on here have used filler tubes off a diesel truck and say they work better.  My plan on my 74 when I get to that stage is make my own, I will more than likely have to experiment with a couple of different ones, but I have had if with the trickle fill up.  I have had mine apart several times, no clogs or vent problems, just wont take gas very fast.

Title: Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 22, 2012, 09:18:33 am

i know on mine i have to use a certain fuel nozzle the ones that just have the rubber cap no ribs. the newer "eco friendly" ones dont work and you have to have the nozzle hang out 1/2 way

Title: Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
Post by: 1980c10 on March 26, 2012, 06:55:16 pm

I just put the nozzle in and pull it back out a little and it fills fine.