fullpint
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 posted on 1/10/11 at 05:55 PM |
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Filling up my Indy!!
Is there an art in filling one up First try I ended up with a load of fuel coming out the filler neck, I then had the fuel pump trigger half on
only feul to come out from underneath!! May be the over flow pipe!!! Managed to get 3/4 of a tank full
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Hellfire
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 06:16 PM |
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I'm guessing that the filler is on the rear panel? Filler tubes on the rear panel are notoriously difficult to fill up, although I'm sure
you'll get the knack after a bit of practice........
Phil
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fullpint
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 06:23 PM |
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Hi Phil, Yep filler is at the rear panel.. GBuess i will have to leave the dash switch on then and watch the fuel gauge move up...
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Marlon
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 06:32 PM |
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If your filler is on the back panel then yes it is a pain to fill up. What I tend to do with mine is to squat down at the back of the car so I can see
down the filler neck, only put around half the nozzle in and press lightly on the trigger so you can see the fuel flow at the elbow, then adjust angle
and trigger until it flows at a sensible speed (still well below your tin top filling speed!) you'll get the hang of it pretty quickly.
hope this helps.
john
forgot to say that you at no point put the fuel nozzle all the way in, it either clicks off or spills out in some way.
jb
[Edited on 1/10/11 by Marlon]
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tompat3463
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 06:35 PM |
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Hi Steve. There sure is a knack. U need to put the nozzle all the way in. As far as u can physically get it in but keeping the bend of the fuel nozzle
facing down. The previous owner of that Indy used two pieces of tube and an alloy elbow. It could be set up better mate with some propper fuel filler
hose.
All the best. Hope your enjoying her !!
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fullpint
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 07:25 PM |
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Cheers Al. I will fill her up again tomorrow... Will take the wife out for a spin in her..
I still have a big  on my face mate
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Moorron
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 07:36 PM |
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oh yes the amount of times i filled my right shoe up with petrol on my Indy, i got so fed up of it i removed the alloy cap and welded in a 15mm lip so
its has to over come this before it shoots out.
It still stop it but makes it easier, my routine is to keep the ignition on (never been stopped yet) and fill it up slowly about a litre every 5
seconds and keep watching the fuel guage, filler location and the rate i am putting it in. Takes a while but with practice it can be done.
Only problem are those really annoying pumps that dont start and when you pull the trigger it delivers the petrol at full speed and as it takes a
while to fill it up my back start to hurt from leaning over.
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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fullpint
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 07:43 PM |
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good to see others have the same problem, thought it was just me 
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atm92484
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 08:44 PM |
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I had to make a mental list of local stations with Locost friendly pumps. Some work better than others.
-Andrew
Build Log
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bi22le
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 10:26 PM |
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Very glad my fuel cap is on the top of my rear tub. i have no issues.
even easy with a jerry can at track days. i can imagen you needing two pairs of hands to fill from a jerry can.
good luck and enjoy.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
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Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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coozer
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| posted on 1/10/11 at 11:30 PM |
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You need a bleed tube from the tank to the top of the filler. That will help.
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1980 Z750
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welderman
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| posted on 2/10/11 at 09:47 AM |
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I got a Halfords orange funnel it's hose is about a foot long and helps bypass the bend in your fuel filler hose. Just meant that I had to take
it in the car. But helped me out loads
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
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Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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fullpint
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| posted on 2/10/11 at 11:06 AM |
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That souns like a good plan Joe. Halfords here I come.. Dame that means I have to take the Mk Indy out again haha.. 
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fullpint
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| posted on 28/9/12 at 08:16 AM |
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Well it took me nearly a year to sort this out. The problem was the hose joints!! Far to main clips so I purchased 9" of Dax flexi fuel hose
(51mm)
Got rid of this lot;
 
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Replaced it with a one piece job and have just filled her up with OUT any issues. Well happy now..
 
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tompat3463
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| posted on 28/9/12 at 05:03 PM |
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that'll do it
still enjoying her ??
had any major issues ??
[Edited on 28/9/12 by tompat3463]
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fullpint
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| posted on 28/9/12 at 06:05 PM |
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u2u sent.. I'm starnge seeing your photo of your car which is mine
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wilkingj
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| posted on 2/10/12 at 03:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
Very glad my fuel cap is on the top of my rear tub. i have no issues.
even easy with a jerry can at track days. i can imagen you needing two pairs of hands to fill from a jerry can.
good luck and enjoy.
You want something like this... Very useful it is.
LINKY
Available from various other emporiums.
As for the Filler being on the rear face of the tub. Why not move it to the top of the tub. Cover the hole with a Large Badge or reflector or
something.
You know it makes sense
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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