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AbigailAmelia · 10-23-2016, 10:57 AM

I did my first repair work on the truck yesterday...so fun to work on the truck myself!

In another thread, I complained that I spilled too much gas when filling up. I'm better at that now (California +EVP boots. Hold the pump nozzle parallel to the ground and go slowly.) But instead of a dribble, the passenger side leaked like there was a hole or something. Well, there pretty much was, given that the fuel vent hose was brittle and disconnected.

This was a great first repair project for me. My husband helped as far as pointing me in the direction of the correct tools in the garage, and he had a package of tubing ready due to his own '86 Jeep project. But I was the one under the truck, figuring it out, getting dirty, and alternately cheering and swearing. I'm medium build as ladies go... I don't know HOW you bigger guys fit your hands, arms, and bodies. It's so hard to get any leverage sitting under the truck!

Time well spent! Totally worth the bruises, scrapes, and ruined manicure. I can't wait for the next project!

10-23-2016, 10:57 AM	#18
AbigailAmelia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Trabuco Canyon, Ca Posts: 56	Re: "Abigail Amelia." - - My first repairs - - fuel vent hose I did my first repair work on the truck yesterday...so fun to work on the truck myself! In another thread, I complained that I spilled too much gas when filling up. I'm better at that now (California +EVP boots. Hold the pump nozzle parallel to the ground and go slowly.) But instead of a dribble, the passenger side leaked like there was a hole or something. Well, there pretty much was, given that the fuel vent hose was brittle and disconnected. This was a great first repair project for me. My husband helped as far as pointing me in the direction of the correct tools in the garage, and he had a package of tubing ready due to his own '86 Jeep project. But I was the one under the truck, figuring it out, getting dirty, and alternately cheering and swearing. I'm medium build as ladies go... I don't know HOW you bigger guys fit your hands, arms, and bodies. It's so hard to get any leverage sitting under the truck! Time well spent! Totally worth the bruises, scrapes, and ruined manicure. I can't wait for the next project! Attached Images __________________ =============== "...We won't live forever. Make sure you accomplish what you were put here for.” Abigail Adams (First Second Lady, Second First Lady) =============== 1977 GMC K25 Sierra Classic Long bed "Abigail Amelia" 1986 Jeep CJ7, 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer (Hubby's projects)