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playinsafe44 · 12-08-2009, 10:10 PM

I have a '73 c10 longbed. It only has the one tank on the passenger side. I am wondering if people are having the same problem fueling up that I have. It seems that no matter how I position the nozzle, gas ends up pouring out at me and down the side of my truck. I even pull back the rubber on the nozzle so no vapors build up, but I still get the same results. I end up having to tilt the nozzle, and SLOWLY fill up. My coffee maker drips faster than I can allow the fuel nozzle to drip. Is there any tricks or mods that I can do?

BIG10 · 12-08-2009, 10:57 PM

I have the same problem on both sides.

3r!c84 · 12-08-2009, 11:28 PM

i dont.put it in and lay it all the way down(if not it wont stay clicked) i over filled it once and it went down the side.

but i hate that its soo low and my truck is lowerd so that dont help me filling it up

*2tons of fun* · 12-09-2009, 12:21 AM

i used to flip it over and let it jamb upside down.

i made mine a tansfer tank style with a fuel cap on the bed rail and facing the sky.

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2009, 12:44 AM

Never had that problem except when using big rig diesel pumps, the nozzle is huge and fast, so it spills out...

TylerHuff · 12-09-2009, 12:50 AM

ive had this problem on every 73-87 ive ever owned. i just fill it slow and you cant lock it on it will keep stopping or overfill everytime. its just something you figure out and deal with. i flip the nozzle upsidedown and rest it on the gas door found thats the easiest for me

playinsafe44 · 12-09-2009, 02:08 AM

2 tons of fun, Do you have a pic of your set up? Eventually I want to put a fuel door on the side of this truck, and when I do I want to try and make the filler neck as straight as possible. A cap in the top bed rail sounds like a cool idea too. I would just be worried about water getting in.

*2tons of fun* · 12-09-2009, 11:05 PM

it not a show truck, its a ugly 4x4 so its not going to be nice to look at.

i have a flapper lid on it, a drain hole to keep any thing from puddling up and the actual mouth sticks up .25"+.

3r!c84 · 12-09-2009, 11:13 PM

thats uuhh different but i guess it works

*2tons of fun* · 12-09-2009, 11:22 PM

seeing as how i busted the saddle tanks in the last truck and there is no room for it between the axle and the rear winch......

like i said, its a transfer tank style and not for show trucks.

3r!c84 · 12-09-2009, 11:27 PM

no im not trying to say its a dumb idea.its a realy good one seeing that your saddle broke.do it lock at the top?

Mr.Scary · 12-09-2009, 11:52 AM

ive never had this prob on my truck and also never heard of n e 1 having tha same problem

12-08-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
playinsafe44 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 79	Fueling up I have a '73 c10 longbed. It only has the one tank on the passenger side. I am wondering if people are having the same problem fueling up that I have. It seems that no matter how I position the nozzle, gas ends up pouring out at me and down the side of my truck. I even pull back the rubber on the nozzle so no vapors build up, but I still get the same results. I end up having to tilt the nozzle, and SLOWLY fill up. My coffee maker drips faster than I can allow the fuel nozzle to drip. Is there any tricks or mods that I can do?

12-08-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Fueling up I have the same problem on both sides. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-08-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Fueling up i dont.put it in and lay it all the way down(if not it wont stay clicked) i over filled it once and it went down the side. but i hate that its soo low and my truck is lowerd so that dont help me filling it up __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-09-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Fueling up i used to flip it over and let it jamb upside down. i made mine a tansfer tank style with a fuel cap on the bed rail and facing the sky.

12-09-2009, 12:44 AM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Fueling up Never had that problem except when using big rig diesel pumps, the nozzle is huge and fast, so it spills out... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 12-09-2009 at 12:44 AM.

12-09-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Fueling up ive had this problem on every 73-87 ive ever owned. i just fill it slow and you cant lock it on it will keep stopping or overfill everytime. its just something you figure out and deal with. i flip the nozzle upsidedown and rest it on the gas door found thats the easiest for me __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

12-09-2009, 02:08 AM	#7
playinsafe44 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 79	Re: Fueling up 2 tons of fun, Do you have a pic of your set up? Eventually I want to put a fuel door on the side of this truck, and when I do I want to try and make the filler neck as straight as possible. A cap in the top bed rail sounds like a cool idea too. I would just be worried about water getting in.

12-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Fueling up it not a show truck, its a ugly 4x4 so its not going to be nice to look at. i have a flapper lid on it, a drain hole to keep any thing from puddling up and the actual mouth sticks up .25"+.

12-09-2009, 11:13 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Fueling up thats uuhh different but i guess it works __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#10
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Fueling up seeing as how i busted the saddle tanks in the last truck and there is no room for it between the axle and the rear winch...... like i said, its a transfer tank style and not for show trucks.

12-09-2009, 11:27 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Fueling up no im not trying to say its a dumb idea.its a realy good one seeing that your saddle broke.do it lock at the top? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#12
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Fueling up ive never had this prob on my truck and also never heard of n e 1 having tha same problem __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

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