Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Impediment to syphoning tank

[BSowers]

OK, Who put the impediment in the filler tube? In a 97 did DC put in some sort of valving in the filler tube? A "rollover" valve? I am unable to get a tube down there to syphon the fuel out. I want to drop the tank. How do others drain the tank?

 

[tlgdiesel]

I know the 96 models had a roll over valve. If you need to siphon the tank pull the big hose off the filler spout and put the siphon hose in at that point.

 

[Mhannink]

yeah the goverment in 93 said that all vehicals had to have a ball "valve" in the filler line to prevent tank siphoning

 

[Highfinance97]

I took mine out so I can fill up faster with the BIG RIGS





Michael

 

[WDaniels]

Just take off the filler tube and remove the ball and holder. It is easy and then you can fill up as fast as you want.

WD

 

[BSowers]

I disconnected the filler tube and did manage to drain the tank... . (Funny how dinner tasted like diesel. ) The tank is lowered but am fighting the quick (misnomer) disconnects. Any trick to getting them to release?

 

[hsmith]

A lot of patience, and make sure there is still slack at the connectors. Push them together, then squeeze the releases.