Larger Fuel Filler opening

[TXblue]

Can this be changed? I've wanted to fill up at truck pumps before on trips and found I couldn't due to the smaller size opening.

 

[fgtex]

I haven't had a problem filling up at truck stops before. The nozzles are bigger and the pump rate is faster. I like them better because it seems like it cuts my fueling time in half.

fgtex

 

[Tbar]

The most common method of increasing the opening is to take the metal neck loose and remove the restrictor with a saw of your choice.........Then clean out the metal shavings and reinstall.

I was able to reach in to the neck on mine while it was still on the truck with a pair of tin snips and cut the obstruction in four different places. Then I used a hammer and punch to bend the pieces down.

From the time I start the flow on the big nozzle to when it shuts off is just under 60 seconds.

Takes me longer to top it off than the initial fill.


Tbar

 

[powerboatr]

sounds like we need a poon and neck party.
I got to get mine done, that last ten minutes is getting very old..

being out here on the edge i am nervous about dropping the tank and pulling the bed is a NO WAY we doing it without a crane

 

[BIG JOE]

3, 8mm screws(?), 2 band clamps, a little wiggle'n and the filler pipe is out/off of yer truck.

A 1"n 5/8s hole saw will cut the whole restrictor out. Wash it out good, with soap'n water, dry it with heat gun (Blow Dryer) re-install. Done Deal.

Whole thing takes about 30 minutes.

"POON" Mod takes a bit longer, but WELL worth the effort.

Takes me about 5 minutes to Top Off..Anywhere.

 

[whatabudro]

Did some trucks come with the larger opening? I have never messed with mine and use the BIG pumps all the time?

 

[WD40]

I used the big hose at a truck stop in Branson, MO.the other night for the first time, and liked it a lot. When it shout off it only took about 15 sec to top it off and I mean running over. I will try one more before I do anything to the neck.

 

[BIG JOE]

Bryan.. I aint gota Clue why... But YES, Some trucks came with an un-restricted filler pipe. One of my Budz has a 2K, like mine with a Build Date in June 2K, his does'nt have one. mine was built in February 2K.... Mine >DID<


I lived with it for a long time but...... When yer in Bozman Mt. @ 0 dark thirty, it's 40 below, wind blow'n 30MPH..... And yer get'n the "Jack Nicholson" from a Truck driver..... cuz yer Dribble'n Dezel thru that little hole, take'n longer than it takes him to load 300 gallonz...... I fixed it.

 

[whatabudro]

Bryan.. I aint gota Clue why... But YES, Some trucks came with an un-restricted filler pipe. One of my Budz has a 2K, like mine with a Build Date in June 2K, his does'nt have one. mine was built in February 2K.... Mine >DID<


I lived with it for a long time but...... When yer in Bozman Mt. @ 0 dark thirty, it's 40 below, wind blow'n 30MPH..... And yer get'n the "Jack Nicholson" from a Truck driver..... cuz yer Dribble'n Dezel thru that little hole, take'n longer than it takes him to load 300 gallonz...... I fixed it.

I understand completely except, when the driver gives me the "Jack Nicholson" I give him the "Ace Ventura Pet Detective" I can usually fill up the neck in under 4-5 minutes.

 

[TXblue]

Thanks for all the info. I think I'll remove it and then enlarge the opening.
Do the big truck pumps have auto shutoff?