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California Fueling [message #371560] Wed, 21 February 2024 07:44 Go to next message
Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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We are headed to Southern California in a couple of days. The last time we were there, 8yrs ago, I had to have something to put on the fuel nozzle, I think, to capture fuel vapor. Fueling would not work without it. What do I need in todays California world to make fueling less of a struggle?


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
Re: California Fueling [message #371561 is a reply to message #371560] Thu, 22 February 2024 07:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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I saw somewhere on the net a sort of flexible funnel thing that allowed a CA nozzle to fuel the coach and other vehicles with older inlets.

--johnny


Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
Re: California Fueling [message #371563 is a reply to message #371560] Mon, 26 February 2024 07:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bwevers is currently offline  bwevers   United States
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I wedge the gas cap between the fuel nozzle vapor seal and filler neck.
Or you can use a piece of 2 inch ABS pipe like in this photo from the photo site:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5200/ABS_2_inch_Gas_Filler_004.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/ca-gas-filler-helper/p29673-abs-filler-ca-gas-stations.html


Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States 1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon 455 F Block, G heads San Jose

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Re: California Fueling [message #371565 is a reply to message #371560] Thu, 07 March 2024 09:36 Go to previous message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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Seem to remember someone saying a short cut from a pool noodle works to keep the boot depressed. Good news is should be easy to find at say a Walmart or pool store and cheap. You could cut several in slightly different sizes to conquer various pump personalities and still have a bunch left over. I’d try a bread knife or electric knife would be best.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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