Filler neck grommet install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FRCvette · 07-15-2018, 11:07 PM

Can the filler neck rubber grommet be installed without removing tank.

rockyrivermark · 07-15-2018, 11:12 PM

I think that's the only way to install it.
When I did mine I just slid it over the filler neck with a little dish soap.
Then Tucked the ridge into the body with screwdriver carefully not to scratch the paint.

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-15-2018, 11:31 PM

you can do it both ways. tank out is best imo

**leddzepp** · 07-15-2018, 11:48 PM

Takes less than 1 minute to install with tank in place. Absolutely no reason whatsoever to remove the tank.

rockyrivermark · 07-15-2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Takes less than 1 minute to install with tank in place. Absolutely no reason whatsoever to remove the tank.

Yep. He's right. Its real easy.

FRCvette · 07-16-2018, 06:42 AM

Thanks everyone mine is looking kinda crappy and it bugs me when I look at it. I will attempt replacing.

RustyBucket · 07-16-2018, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCvette

Thanks everyone mine is looking kinda crappy and it bugs me when I look at it. I will attempt replacing.

Mine too, please report on how easy it was after you change yours.

bill3rail · 07-16-2018, 08:11 AM

Yup, I installed mine real easily.
No lube used.

Faastone27 · 07-17-2018, 12:50 PM

I replaced mine almost as soon as i bought my truck. Since this was the first one i ever installed , It did take me about 30-40 minutes to install since i was trying to be extra careful and not mess my paint up.

custom10nut · 07-17-2018, 06:02 PM

Use a couple Tounge Depressors to work around the edge, with out harming your finish

rsmarr1982 · 07-17-2018, 07:15 PM

I bought one from classic truck parts and that think dry rotted in a year

FRCvette · 07-17-2018, 08:23 PM

Thanks all, going to give it a go this weekend. Will let you know how it goes.

plastercracker · 07-21-2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmarr1982

I bought one from classic truck parts and that think dry rotted in a year

got two of them there. one for my 72 and one for 71. both dry rotted by the end of summer. sending unit float filled with gas in a week, cab mount hardware grade 3 with nuts pressed on stud for a bolt. mmmm

07-15-2018, 11:07 PM	#1
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Filler neck grommet install Can the filler neck rubber grommet be installed without removing tank. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

07-15-2018, 11:12 PM	#2
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Filler neck grommet install I think that's the only way to install it. When I did mine I just slid it over the filler neck with a little dish soap. Then Tucked the ridge into the body with screwdriver carefully not to scratch the paint. __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

07-15-2018, 11:31 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Filler neck grommet install you can do it both ways. tank out is best imo __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

07-15-2018, 11:48 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Filler neck grommet install Takes less than 1 minute to install with tank in place. Absolutely no reason whatsoever to remove the tank. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-16-2018, 06:42 AM	#6
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Filler neck grommet install Thanks everyone mine is looking kinda crappy and it bugs me when I look at it. I will attempt replacing. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

07-16-2018, 08:11 AM	#8
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Filler neck grommet install Yup, I installed mine real easily. No lube used. __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-17-2018, 12:50 PM	#9
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Re: Filler neck grommet install I replaced mine almost as soon as i bought my truck. Since this was the first one i ever installed , It did take me about 30-40 minutes to install since i was trying to be extra careful and not mess my paint up.

07-17-2018, 06:02 PM	#10
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Filler neck grommet install Use a couple Tounge Depressors to work around the edge, with out harming your finish

07-17-2018, 07:15 PM	#11
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: Filler neck grommet install I bought one from classic truck parts and that think dry rotted in a year __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

07-17-2018, 08:23 PM	#12
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Filler neck grommet install Thanks all, going to give it a go this weekend. Will let you know how it goes. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb



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