Harpoon The Tank?
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Does fuel spit out of the filler tube when filling up ?
My truck always shoots a fuel out through the filler tube(enough to leave a little puddle on the ground) if I leave the pump clicked on and do something and don't pay attention ....
Is there any way to prevent this ?
My truck always shoots a fuel out through the filler tube(enough to leave a little puddle on the ground) if I leave the pump clicked on and do something and don't pay attention ....
Is there any way to prevent this ?
Posting Guru
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From: NorCal
I used a large screwdriver and a hammer and it took alot of force to loosen it and alot of time because you can only get it to move a very small amount at a time.
It's even a longer job when you try to thread it back on after your done.
It's even a longer job when you try to thread it back on after your done.
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What kind of work was involved in putting the cap back on ?
Because I read others are warming the cap up / microwave, etc. But I lifted my bed so I did not disconnect the fuel lines and the cap will stay with the assembly when unscrewed.
Because I read others are warming the cap up / microwave, etc. But I lifted my bed so I did not disconnect the fuel lines and the cap will stay with the assembly when unscrewed.
Tuned
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From: Metro DC
Originally Posted by Lawrence97
Is there a gasket that needs to be replaced when performing the mod ?
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Thanks for all the great info. So far I have the bed raised and tools in place. I am about to attempt to open the lid and perform surgery !
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Completed the mod and will try filling up soon.
As for the cap, I had to take a fine saw and cut the cap in half so it would expand enough. I then screwed it on my hand until resistance was felt. I put a 7 inch hose clamp around the plastic lid and then gave it a few swings with a piece of wood and a hammer. The cap aligned back were it was when I took it off and maybe a little tighter !!!
It should be sturdy as the clamp is stronger than the plastic and it will allow easier future removals if needed.
Some may question the seal. Well the cap seals by applying pressure from top to bottom and not with the threads or lateral pressure of the cap.
Hopefully all is well and I should see no leaks.
Thanks for all the help and quick responses.
As for the cap, I had to take a fine saw and cut the cap in half so it would expand enough. I then screwed it on my hand until resistance was felt. I put a 7 inch hose clamp around the plastic lid and then gave it a few swings with a piece of wood and a hammer. The cap aligned back were it was when I took it off and maybe a little tighter !!!
It should be sturdy as the clamp is stronger than the plastic and it will allow easier future removals if needed.
Some may question the seal. Well the cap seals by applying pressure from top to bottom and not with the threads or lateral pressure of the cap.
Hopefully all is well and I should see no leaks.
Thanks for all the help and quick responses.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Metro DC
Yikes! That sounds harder than it's supposed to be. Well, you're done and your fill will go better now. You'll still have to trickle in the last 2-3 gallons, but that beats the heck of out trickling in the last 5-8 
gallons!
gallons!
