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prairieschooner · 03-28-2020, 12:15 PM

Mine is a 1975 C10.
It has been a pain in the butt to fill the tank since I bought it. At least here in California with the Fuel Pumps (SMOG Crap) with the recovery hose. We were in Arizona for a while and no problem with filling.
Any of you guys have a repair or solution? I would rather not relocate the Filler Tube but if needed that may be an option.
Thanks in advance
Steve

**Corts60** · 03-29-2020, 08:54 AM

I always just had to hold the nozzle sideways when filling my '78. That helped keep it from kicking off.

**Getter-Done** · 03-29-2020, 10:03 AM

There are several different filler necks.
I found a 86 Chevy with a 6.2 diesel.
The filler neck was opened (with no emission crap)
also the hose was bigger.
I used the tank and filler neck on that truck.
It made the fill-up easy.
You may want to look for this set-up if your emission will allow it.
Here is a link below , I found for the filler neck.
I don't know if you could adapt this to your current tank ,
Because the inlet tube on the tank is probably smaller. Hope this helps.

Link:https://www.ecklers.com/1984-1987-ch...All%20Products

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prairieschooner · 03-29-2020, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys! I have been trying to keep the Pump Nozzle slanted and that helps a little. Still doesn't fill like the earlier type, I could actually set it on full and walk away when in Arizona.
I'll have to contact Eckler's and find out about that Filler Neck. Bummer is that I ordered 2 new tanks before we started our winter travels to get out of the snow and surely can't return them now.

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03-28-2020, 12:15 PM	#1
prairieschooner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Idyllwild Posts: 31	Finicky Fuel Fill Mine is a 1975 C10. It has been a pain in the butt to fill the tank since I bought it. At least here in California with the Fuel Pumps (SMOG Crap) with the recovery hose. We were in Arizona for a while and no problem with filling. Any of you guys have a repair or solution? I would rather not relocate the Filler Tube but if needed that may be an option. Thanks in advance Steve __________________ Steve 1975 Chevy C10 Short Bed Fleetside Last edited by prairieschooner; 03-28-2020 at 12:57 PM.

03-29-2020, 08:54 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Finicky Fuel Fill I always just had to hold the nozzle sideways when filling my '78. That helped keep it from kicking off. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-29-2020, 10:03 AM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,419	Re: Finicky Fuel Fill There are several different filler necks. I found a 86 Chevy with a 6.2 diesel. The filler neck was opened (with no emission crap) also the hose was bigger. I used the tank and filler neck on that truck. It made the fill-up easy. You may want to look for this set-up if your emission will allow it. Here is a link below , I found for the filler neck. I don't know if you could adapt this to your current tank , Because the inlet tube on the tank is probably smaller. Hope this helps. Link:https://www.ecklers.com/1984-1987-ch...All%20Products . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-29-2020, 10:38 AM	#4
prairieschooner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Idyllwild Posts: 31	Re: Finicky Fuel Fill Thanks guys! I have been trying to keep the Pump Nozzle slanted and that helps a little. Still doesn't fill like the earlier type, I could actually set it on full and walk away when in Arizona. I'll have to contact Eckler's and find out about that Filler Neck. Bummer is that I ordered 2 new tanks before we started our winter travels to get out of the snow and surely can't return them now. .[/QUOTE] __________________ Steve 1975 Chevy C10 Short Bed Fleetside



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