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obnoxiousblue
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 Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: Fuel filler hose |
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I think it's time to replace my 77's fuel filler neck. I've looked in the manual, but need some practical advice. I have a hole that the PO cut above the fuel sender in my us, is that enough access to fasten the hose on, or do I really need to pull the firewall? If I so have to remove the firewall can I do that with the engine and BN4 gas eater in place?
My bus is a daily, so time off the road is a serious concern. Does anyone have any photos they can post so I can get familiar with that I'm going to be getting into before tearing into the bus?
Thanks
Mike
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merlinj79
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Several threads on this already, I'd do a search.
No, a fuel sender hole is not enough access.
The firewall must come out. You may be able to do that with the engine in place if you're willing to bend the firewall, or you can disconnect the rear of the engine and lower it a few inches (support with jackstands).
I don't know about the BN4.
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obnoxiousblue
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Well, I called up to German Supply Scott today to order the parts I need to get my fuel lines up to snuff. Apparently the filler neck changed sometime between the model years, though no one knows where. From what it seems, by 77 bus, has an earlier style neck and thus a long, curvy metal filler pipe versus some others which have a bent rubber pipe. That said, I'll call him back in the morning to get the parts on order. Since the computer, air cleaner, pie plate and a few small parts are already out I'll just leave the bus parked O.O.S. for a few days...
Helping the computer to make its way out...
Check this... While I often curse Mr and Mrs Brett and Martha McKillop of Colorado for some of their awkward ways, and I'm certainly no fan of this "rigged" access panel it will help me in my repair...
I've known this hole was there, I wasn't happy about it but its in the past right... Now hat I know what it's for I'm a bit relieved though not ecstatic. That said I will be fashioning a cover for this. I'm envisioning something with 4 screws on the edges so as to avoid hitting the fuel pipe, and something with a rubber gasket to keep any fuel-odor from coming up into the passenger compartment.
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