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69sixpackbee · 04-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Do these things come off easily? I want to pull it off before I paint. Will it come off without pulling the tank neck?
Thanx!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-29-2003, 11:07 AM

You will have to pull the tank befor you can get it out. If it is verry old it would probly be a good idea to replace it also. We have both the 1 1/2" and 2" grommets in stock. (Genuine GM) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

kingparts · 04-29-2003, 11:16 AM

I have had people come by the house and buy a new grommet and we have replaced it right then in the driveway. Just takes a little time putting the new one on with the lip of the grommet.
David

69sixpackbee · 04-29-2003, 11:22 AM

So, Dave, you are telling me that I CAN put it on without pulling the tank neck? Mine is a non-ECS tank (came from WA originally).
Thanx!

kingparts · 04-29-2003, 11:52 AM

PM sent.
David

mtdave2 · 04-29-2003, 12:38 PM

i wana hear that answer!

bobs409 · 04-29-2003, 02:50 PM

I just popped my old one out by pushing it in with a screwdriver. Probably not the ethical way of doing it but it made pulling the gas tank alot easier.

I would think that with some dish detergent and patience, you might be able to install one with the tank in.

kingparts · 04-29-2003, 03:11 PM

The way I do it is use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the grommet and pull on it until it is breaks free in one area of the grommet from the hole. Then I just pull it free with my hand. If the grommet is hard, cut a small slit and pull it with the pliers until it bascially tears off. To put the new one on I work it in the hole and use a long narrow screwdriver to work the inner lip in the hole. I have not had any problems doing it this way. I have heard of people using some kind of lubricant to make it go in the gas filler hole. I have never chipped the paint because you need to be really carefull and take your time.
David

Dads72 · 04-29-2003, 06:04 PM

I've installed a couple with the tank still in the truck. If I can do it - you can too.
Just get some KY Jelly and ... never mind.

69sixpackbee · 04-29-2003, 06:44 PM

*Gee_Emm* · 04-29-2003, 06:54 PM

I had to loosen the bolts up on my tank and had a heck of a time changing mine, the filler neck wasnt centered in the hole.

04-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Help With Filler Neck Grommet Do these things come off easily? I want to pull it off before I paint. Will it come off without pulling the tank neck? Thanx!

04-29-2003, 11:07 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	You will have to pull the tank befor you can get it out. If it is verry old it would probly be a good idea to replace it also. We have both the 1 1/2" and 2" grommets in stock. (Genuine GM) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-29-2003, 11:16 AM	#3
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I have had people come by the house and buy a new grommet and we have replaced it right then in the driveway. Just takes a little time putting the new one on with the lip of the grommet. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

04-29-2003, 11:52 AM	#5
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	PM sent. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

04-29-2003, 12:38 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	i wana hear that answer! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

04-29-2003, 11:22 AM	#4
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	So, Dave, you are telling me that I CAN put it on without pulling the tank neck? Mine is a non-ECS tank (came from WA originally). Thanx!

04-29-2003, 02:50 PM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I just popped my old one out by pushing it in with a screwdriver. Probably not the ethical way of doing it but it made pulling the gas tank alot easier. I would think that with some dish detergent and patience, you might be able to install one with the tank in. __________________ 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

04-29-2003, 03:11 PM	#8
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	The way I do it is use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the grommet and pull on it until it is breaks free in one area of the grommet from the hole. Then I just pull it free with my hand. If the grommet is hard, cut a small slit and pull it with the pliers until it bascially tears off. To put the new one on I work it in the hole and use a long narrow screwdriver to work the inner lip in the hole. I have not had any problems doing it this way. I have heard of people using some kind of lubricant to make it go in the gas filler hole. I have never chipped the paint because you need to be really carefull and take your time. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

04-29-2003, 06:04 PM	#9
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	I've installed a couple with the tank still in the truck. If I can do it - you can too. Just get some KY Jelly and ... never mind.

04-29-2003, 06:44 PM	#10
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706

04-29-2003, 06:54 PM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I had to loosen the bolts up on my tank and had a heck of a time changing mine, the filler neck wasnt centered in the hole.



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