nick-york
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posted on 27/10/13 at 06:54 PM |
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filler cap position
I've decided to have my filler cap on the back of the locost rather than on the top . For two reasons. Firstly it would make it possible to make
the boot lid in one section rather than having to make a separate section for the filler cap to be mounted. Secondly doing it this way would be
.quicker and easier. I've heard on here that people tend to prefer a filler cap on the top. Is it just a case of personal preference or is there
more to it than that ? Opinions needed please . Cheers .
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theprisioner
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posted on 27/10/13 at 07:08 PM |
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All factory built Westfields that I know of have fillers on the rear!
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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adithorp
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posted on 27/10/13 at 07:13 PM |
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Fillers on the back can be a pig to fill at the pump. Often air-locking and spitting back, due to the bend in the filler pipe. I've yet to hear
of anyone with a filler on the top having the same problem.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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pif
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posted on 27/10/13 at 07:18 PM |
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I have both, a rear one for when I have the back loaded up and a "top filler" under the rear panel for day to day fast filling.
The rear one is difficult due to pipe bend, slow to fill and spits back.
I have no pictures but will get soon.
Pif
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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jacko
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posted on 27/10/13 at 07:23 PM |
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![](/galpreviews/IMGP4115.JPG) ![35l fuel tank over diff](/gallery/IMGP4115.JPG) 35l fuel tank over diff
Here is mine i just remove the lid to get to the filler easy
Jacko
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40inches
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posted on 27/10/13 at 08:09 PM |
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I have mine on the top, no problems filling and not intrusive in the boot.
![](/galpreviews/DSCI0215.JPG) ![DiNoc 3](/gallery/DSCI0215.JPG) DiNoc 3
![](/galpreviews/Boot lined2.jpg) ![Description](/gallery/Boot lined2.jpg) Description
I had a 2B with the filler on the back, and it took ages to fill.
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Smoking Frog
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posted on 28/10/13 at 09:52 AM |
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Mines on the top, it just makes sense to me. It's positioned directly above the tank inlet. With a bit of thought it may possible to make to
lid in two pieces
![](/galpreviews/2IMG_0562.JPG) ![Boot](/gallery/2IMG_0562.JPG) Boot
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Not Anumber
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posted on 28/10/13 at 12:44 PM |
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Mine is on the rear panel. Its never been any trouble at the pumps so long as i take it fairly easy.
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nick-york
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posted on 30/10/13 at 10:13 PM |
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Thanks for all your opinions ! Much appreciated
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