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Offline INJUNTOM

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Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
« 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.
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Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2012, 07:40:48 pm »
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Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
« Reply #3 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
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Hard to fill with gas - '73 k1500
« Reply #4 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.
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