RJ/Suburban and Others -Gas Tank Filler Tube Replacement

[Lane Ranger 10,945]

FYI

 

Several folks have asked about  replacement filler tubes for their damaged RJ  (and other 1 3/4 inch threaded filler tube necks.

 

Here is a source for them .   I have two that I ordered last summer but have not placed on the tanks yet.   I will be having an expert welder friend do this work for me.

I can;t say if welding, brazing or some other technique is best for replaement but these filler tubes are the right size.

 

NOTE:   The lenght of the tube is longer than the original RJ gas tank neck.  So it possibly could be raised higher or set to original depth.

 

 

http://www.fillernecksupply.com/1-3-4-inch-steel-filler-neck-1-75-45mm-x-95-24mm-7739598/

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 16, 2018 by Lane Ranger

[Achto 27,502]

1 hour ago, Lane Ranger said:

I can;t say if welding, brazing or some other technique is best for replaement but these filler tubes are the right size.

 

I thought that some filler tubes were soldered in.? 

[ACman 7,618]

I contacted them last year about this. I suggested that there’s a market out there for the rolled threaded filler necks and caps used on many old lawnmower/garden tractor gas tanks. Maybe if they were to get more requests they’d start producing them. 

[formariz 11,987]

There is actually someone out there that makes the correct neck. It is a supplier of hit&miss engine parts. I will look for the information and post it.

 

[MoreyToo 68]

^^^ This is exactly what I am looking for. 

[WHX?? 48,762]

4 hours ago, Achto said:

 

I thought that some filler tubes were soldered in.? 

Thats the first thing I thought of Dan ... getting the right combo of flux, heat, solder and clean metal would be tricky but doable. 'specially with a tank that Lane piced.  A couple of the tanks that I messed with that's what appeared how the 1/8 npt bottom bung was attached?  Or brazed??? Bet a good welder could tig one in? Maybe overlay a good base sheet metal to get back into a good area of the tank

 

 Lane

[formariz 11,987]

12 minutes ago, WHX14 said:

Thats the first thing I thought of Dan ... getting the right combo of flux, heat, solder and clean metal would be tricky but doable. 'specially with a tank that Lane piced.  A couple of the tanks that I messed with that's what appeared how the 1/8 npt bottom bung was attached?  Or brazed??? Bet a good welder could tig one in? Maybe overlay a good base sheet metal to get back into a good area of the tank

 

 Lane

I have done 3 of them. They were soldered and that is how I did the replacements.It was relatively simple and all three wee successful on the first try with no leaks. The fact that the replacements I found were the exact size made it also easy.

Edited February 16, 2018 by formariz

[formariz 11,987]

It may take me a while to find it. I kind of found it by accident a couple of years ago. It was basically a simple website with a PDF list on it. Seems run by a single guy. I called in the order and when received you send him the payment (Incredible now a days). With the order he sent me a small catalogue that I know it is here somewhere.

 

Having said all of that, I bought 6 necks and caps. I used 3 necks and all of the caps. I have 3 necks left. Haven't had a need for them since . I like to have these things around that is why I never get one of anything, however if any one is desperate for them (I know that when you need this there is nothing else that will fix it) I am willing to part with them. There will be no charge, they were ridiculously inexpensive. First come first serve basis of course.One per call so others can save their tanks.

Edited February 16, 2018 by formariz

[diesel cowboy 263]

8 minutes ago, formariz said:

It may take me a while to find it. I kind of found it by accident a couple of years ago. It was basically a simple website with a PDF list on it. Seems run by a single guy. I called in the order and when received you send him the payment (Incredible now a days). With the order he sent me a small catalogue that I know it is here somewhere.

 

Having said all of that, I bought 6 necks and caps. I used 3 necks and all of the caps. I have 3 necks left. Haven't had a need for them since . I like to have these things around that is why I never get one of anything, however if any one is desperate for them (I know that when you need this there is nothing else that will fix it) I am willing to part with them. There will be no charge, they were ridiculously inexpensive. First come first serve basis of course.

Is this the place your thinking of? http://www.hitnmiss.com/31.html  The filler necks are on the bottom of the page.          

[formariz 11,987]

While looking now I came across this one too. However it is not this one.Site had only basically a PDF sheet and had photos on it so I immediately recognized I was looking at the right thing.

[MoreyToo 68]

I ended up doing some investigation and found the lid of a PVC primer can is the identical opening that is on my RJ gas tank. I soldered it on and it works perfectly.

[Lane Ranger 10,945]

Very good information MoreyToo and Formariz!

 

[WHX?? 48,762]

Yeah real good info there fellas. I go through a alot of these cans. They are a tad short tho.  Let me know if there's a need for them I will start hoarding empties!

[formariz 11,987]

There you go. Very clever. Like they say necessity is the mother of invention.

[MoreyToo 68]

Here is the final product.

[formariz 11,987]

Did you trim the flange to fit in recess?

[MoreyToo 68]

Yes, I left about an 1/8" flange at the bottom which kept it in shape. I then tinned both the top of the tank and the new neck. I used the typical acid plumbing flux and 50/50 solder with a good size soldering iron.

[formariz 11,987]

Great find and idea for a not so easy to remedy common problem.

 

If Moderators are watching this thread should be moved to Instructional threads and videos or pinned here so everyone can see it and benefit from it.

[dclarke 4,032]

On 2/15/2018 at 3:40 PM, formariz said:

There is actually someone out there that makes the correct neck. It is a supplier of hit&miss engine parts. I will look for the information and post it.

 

I'm looking for this fill neck and wondered if you found the info on where to get them. Thanks.

[formariz 11,987]

Did not find where I got them but I got a few if you need one. I never buy one of anything

[dclarke 4,032]

10 minutes ago, formariz said:

Did not find where I got them but I got a few if you need one. I never buy one of anything

Pm sent. Thanks

[oliver2-44 9,679]

On 2/16/2018 at 11:28 AM, diesel cowboy said:

Is this the place your thinking of? http://www.hitnmiss.com/31.html  The filler necks are on the bottom of the page.          

 

I sent an email to this company asking the heigth of there 1-3/4" neck.  I will update this thread with what I find out.  I need one for my Suburban project.  

@formariz would you hold one of yours for me while I check if this vendor has the correct height ones that will work for everyone!

[formariz 11,987]

17 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

 

I sent an email to this company asking the heigth of there 1-3/4" neck.  I will update this thread with what I find out.  I need one for my Suburban project.  

@formariz would you hold one of yours for me while I check if this vendor has the correct height ones that will work for everyone!

Its not that one. I have to find it. I have here somewhere their catalogue. I will have one for you if you need it.

[Lane Ranger 10,945]

I used the style that was on the 603/633/704 gas tank.

 

I bought mine from Filler Neck Supply, Inc. in Washington State.    They were about $4.50   if I recall correctly.

 

 

https://www.fillernecksupply.com/

 

They may make the kind formariz used but I do not recall seeing them on their webpages.

 

 

Here are photos of the ones I used.  Two of these tanks have the extended neck.

 

They work great on the RJ hoods.

 

 

 

Edited February 14, 2019 by Lane Ranger

[formariz 11,987]

@dclarke  @Lane Ranger   @oliver2-44

 

FOUND IT!

Finally located where I obtained the 1-3/4" tank necks and caps from .

http://starboltenginesupplies.com/

 

Page 27 Item 560C

   CAPS & NECKS FOR FUEL TANKS 560 A Gas, Cap & Neck 1" --------------------------------- 1.00 560 B Gas, Cap & Neck 1 1/4" ----------------------------- 1.00 560 C Gas, Cap & Neck 1 3/4" ----------------------------- 1.00

Edited February 16, 2019 by formariz