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noslowboww · 08-17-2016, 04:18 PM

So I was putting gas in my truck with a 5 gallon container and the nozzle fell out of the container and down inside my gas tank. It's still the original tank behind my seat. Any suggestions?? Has this happened to anyone else before? The truck is still running fine but I don't like the thought of something being down in my gas tank.

davepl · 08-17-2016, 04:21 PM

You could likely leave it there forever and it would never cause a problem, unless I suppose it got hung up in the float arm.

You might want to try one of those flexible "claw" grabbers. That's about the only way I can think of, and that's going to be poking in the dark hoping for a lucky grab....

Before you do anything with anything, ground yourself and the tool. You don't want sparks.

68is4me · 08-17-2016, 05:16 PM

I wouldn't worry to much about it.

You could run the tank as low as possible. Theb take the sender out, have a helper shine a light through the filler hole, and like davepl said use a claw and try to grab it.

tommys72 · 08-17-2016, 05:24 PM

Use a grabber but you need good light...use a road flare.

Just kidding of course. Like 68 said, run her close to empty and use a light. Kinda fish around.

Then id get rid of that can and nozzle, my nozzle has a bend at the end. I couldn't force it all the way in the tank if i tried

Tuff Gong · 08-17-2016, 06:30 PM

Is the nozzle plastic or metal? If its plastic does it float? If it floats you might not what to chase it down with an empty tank. If its metal can you use a strong magnet to bring it to the top. Just throwing stuff out for thought.

noslowboww · 08-17-2016, 08:00 PM

So the nozzle is plastic and its also hollow so im assuming that it has sunk to the bottom of the tank. I was just worried about it getting stuck to my float arm or doing something to my sending unit. I'm thinking if I take out the sending unit I should be able to see pretty well down inside the tank with a good light. Or I could just toss the whole tank and buy one that goes under the bed. I've needed to do that for a while. I hate how the tank is literally right up against my back. So much wasted space.

garyd1961 · 08-17-2016, 08:05 PM

Try parking a hill with the filler tube facing down hill and shake the truck really hard. Then try fishing it out.

**Dustmaker65** · 08-17-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961

Try parking a hill with the filler tube facing down hill and shake the truck really hard. Then try fishing it out.

LOL.....take gas cap off and roll truck over a couple times.

Oh wait! We can't be putting gas on the ground!

snipescastle2 · 08-17-2016, 10:50 PM

I have one of those grabber tools that was mentioned except mine has a LED light in the center of the "claws" so you can see what you're going after. Let me know if you want to use it, for the cost of shipping to and from, I have no problems loaning it to you, as long as I get it back in a reasonable timeframe.
Ben

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noslowboww · 08-18-2016, 11:59 AM

Man that would be awesome. I'd really appreciate it. I could definitely get it back to you asap

snipescastle2 · 08-18-2016, 12:01 PM

Send me your address via PM and I'll send it out tomorrow/the next day
Ben
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**SIXTY9** · 08-18-2016, 12:09 PM

Is the light chemical proof? The gas might destroy the light.Posted via Mobile Device

snipescastle2 · 08-18-2016, 09:48 PM

I've used it with oils and solvents before shouldn't be a problem.
Ben

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garyd1961 · 08-18-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

LOL.....take gas cap off and roll truck over a couple times.

Oh wait! We can't be putting gas on the ground!

I don't see what's so funny. You can't get to it if it's on the passenger side of the tank.

toolboxchev · 08-19-2016, 02:21 AM

Run the truck empty, remove the sending unit, get a coat hanger wire and FISH. you could even wrap some duck tape on the end and pull that thing out no problem.

finewayne · 08-19-2016, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Run the truck empty, remove the sending unit, get a coat hanger wire and FISH. you could even wrap some duck tape on the end and pull that thing out no problem.

nice mehtod man, it's tricky

toolboxchev · 08-19-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by finewayne

nice mehtod man, it's tricky

Its all about the cost!

midniteblues · 08-21-2016, 12:11 PM

There was one of them in the tank of
my k20 when i pulled it. The tank was trash anyway though.

If its one of the straight through nozzles i would see if it fit any other gas cans you have. These new style ones are JUNK!

08-17-2016, 04:18 PM	#1
noslowboww Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 16	Dropped nozzle inside gas tank So I was putting gas in my truck with a 5 gallon container and the nozzle fell out of the container and down inside my gas tank. It's still the original tank behind my seat. Any suggestions?? Has this happened to anyone else before? The truck is still running fine but I don't like the thought of something being down in my gas tank.

08-17-2016, 04:21 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank You could likely leave it there forever and it would never cause a problem, unless I suppose it got hung up in the float arm. You might want to try one of those flexible "claw" grabbers. That's about the only way I can think of, and that's going to be poking in the dark hoping for a lucky grab.... Before you do anything with anything, ground yourself and the tool. You don't want sparks. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-17-2016, 05:16 PM	#3
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank I wouldn't worry to much about it. You could run the tank as low as possible. Theb take the sender out, have a helper shine a light through the filler hole, and like davepl said use a claw and try to grab it. __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

08-17-2016, 05:24 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Use a grabber but you need good light...use a road flare. Just kidding of course. Like 68 said, run her close to empty and use a light. Kinda fish around. Then id get rid of that can and nozzle, my nozzle has a bend at the end. I couldn't force it all the way in the tank if i tried __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-17-2016, 06:30 PM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Is the nozzle plastic or metal? If its plastic does it float? If it floats you might not what to chase it down with an empty tank. If its metal can you use a strong magnet to bring it to the top. Just throwing stuff out for thought.

08-17-2016, 08:00 PM	#6
noslowboww Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 16	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank So the nozzle is plastic and its also hollow so im assuming that it has sunk to the bottom of the tank. I was just worried about it getting stuck to my float arm or doing something to my sending unit. I'm thinking if I take out the sending unit I should be able to see pretty well down inside the tank with a good light. Or I could just toss the whole tank and buy one that goes under the bed. I've needed to do that for a while. I hate how the tank is literally right up against my back. So much wasted space.

08-17-2016, 08:05 PM	#7
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Try parking a hill with the filler tube facing down hill and shake the truck really hard. Then try fishing it out.

08-17-2016, 10:50 PM	#9
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank I have one of those grabber tools that was mentioned except mine has a LED light in the center of the "claws" so you can see what you're going after. Let me know if you want to use it, for the cost of shipping to and from, I have no problems loaning it to you, as long as I get it back in a reasonable timeframe. Ben Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

08-18-2016, 11:59 AM	#10
noslowboww Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 16	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Man that would be awesome. I'd really appreciate it. I could definitely get it back to you asap

08-18-2016, 12:01 PM	#11
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Send me your address via PM and I'll send it out tomorrow/the next day Ben Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

08-18-2016, 12:09 PM	#12
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Is the light chemical proof? The gas might destroy the light.Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by SIXTY9; 08-18-2016 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Added text

08-18-2016, 09:48 PM	#13
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank I've used it with oils and solvents before shouldn't be a problem. Ben Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

08-19-2016, 02:21 AM	#15
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank Run the truck empty, remove the sending unit, get a coat hanger wire and FISH. you could even wrap some duck tape on the end and pull that thing out no problem.

08-21-2016, 12:11 PM	#18
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Dropped nozzle inside gas tank There was one of them in the tank of my k20 when i pulled it. The tank was trash anyway though. If its one of the straight through nozzles i would see if it fit any other gas cans you have. These new style ones are JUNK! __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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