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Aug 27, 2013 | 05:47 PM

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Filler tube question

Should there be a flapper on the fuel fill pipe? I open the fuel door and have an open pipe to the tank. I filled up for the first time and was surprised not to find one.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:00 PM

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Should there be a flapper on the fuel fill pipe? I open the fuel door and have an open pipe to the tank. I filled up for the first time and was surprised not to find one.

You find the flapper on gassers and usually to prevent leaded gas going into unleaded vehicles.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:02 PM

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Good. I was hoping i wasn't missing something that is supposed to be there.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:17 PM

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The "wide mouth" opening also accepts the HIGH flow pump handles available are select truck stops/service stations.. These things will fill-up your tank in no time..

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:20 PM

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Are the high flow pumps marked any different?

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:22 PM

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Are the high flow pumps marked any different?

I've found some stations have a separate diesel pump "island" - and these usually have the high-flow (see the pic I attached).

I have a local Texaco with the high-flow nozzles - no sign other than it's bigger.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:27 PM

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I've found some stations have a separate diesel pump "island" - and these usually have the high-flow (see the pic I attached).

I have a local Texaco with the high-flow nozzles - no sign other than it's bigger.

And if you don't keep the flow rate on the low notch you'd better have a rain coat on that your willing to throw away.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:40 PM

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And if you don't keep the flow rate on the low notch you'd better have a rain coat on that your willing to throw away.

Thanks for the warning!!!!

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Aug 28, 2013 | 11:06 AM

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I open the fuel door and have an open pipe to the tank.

Do you not have a fuel cap?

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Aug 28, 2013 | 11:30 AM

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Yeah, there is a twist-on cap. I didn't describe that very well.

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Aug 28, 2013 | 11:43 AM

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Do you not have a fuel cap?

Good question. Lol

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Aug 28, 2013 | 01:07 PM

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And if you don't keep the flow rate on the low notch you'd better have a rain coat on that your willing to throw away.

I found that out the first time I filled up at one of those. You can't hardly even top the tank off at one of the high flow places.

*dunce cap*

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Aug 28, 2013 | 10:45 PM

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I can fill up at full flow at the big rig pumps w/ the harpoon mod.

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Aug 28, 2013 | 11:50 PM

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I take it because I did not take a diesel bath at the big rig
pump on high flow. That I have my tank has the harpoon mod
done already?

Sean

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Aug 29, 2013 | 05:45 AM

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I would think so.

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