installing gas filler grommet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 05-16-2002, 05:34 PM

What's the best way to do this? Im thinking installing the tank and then pressing in the new grommet using liquid dish detergent for lube.

Is that the best way?

Thanks in advance.

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*Gee_Emm* · 05-16-2002, 06:17 PM

Yup, thats how I did it, lubed it up. The only problem I had was that my gas tank filler tube wasnt centered in the hole and I had to shim the tank around, now that was a pain. There are 2 different sizes of these grommets by the way.

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DennyB · 05-16-2002, 06:30 PM

I installed the grommet, Lubed the inside of the grommet and filler neck an installed the tank.
It went pretty smooth.
It was a 71 with the 2 1/4" neck.

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Gordo · 05-16-2002, 07:04 PM

I did what DennyB did and it went fine, installed it dry into the cab then lubed the neck of tank and inside the grommet with dish soap (Palmalive, softens yours hands while your installing the tank)and it slipped in like a new bride!

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bobs409 · 05-17-2002, 06:35 AM

Hmmm...looks like there are 2 different ways. LOL

Thanks.

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DennyB · 05-17-2002, 06:55 AM

When I did mine I was replacing my tank also.
If you dont plan on removing the tank, Gee_Emm's way may be quicker????
The seat and tank comes out quick with an air ratchet though.

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(Palmalive, softens yours hands while your installing the tank)

LOL Gordo!

05-16-2002, 05:34 PM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	installing gas filler grommet What's the best way to do this? Im thinking installing the tank and then pressing in the new grommet using liquid dish detergent for lube. Is that the best way? Thanks in advance. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-16-2002, 06:30 PM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	I installed the grommet, Lubed the inside of the grommet and filler neck an installed the tank. It went pretty smooth. It was a 71 with the 2 1/4" neck. ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis) Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-16-2002, 07:04 PM	#4
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	I did what DennyB did and it went fine, installed it dry into the cab then lubed the neck of tank and inside the grommet with dish soap (Palmalive, softens yours hands while your installing the tank)and it slipped in like a new bride! ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

05-17-2002, 06:35 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Hmmm...looks like there are 2 different ways. LOL Thanks. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-16-2002, 06:17 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Yup, thats how I did it, lubed it up. The only problem I had was that my gas tank filler tube wasnt centered in the hole and I had to shim the tank around, now that was a pain. There are 2 different sizes of these grommets by the way. ------------------ 1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles, 99% rust free, Never winter driven They have the Internet on Computers now? --Homer Simpson "Of all the things I miss, I miss my mind the most" - OZZY Gee_Emm's Page Vote for my truck to be on the label of a bottle of Jones Soda!!!



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