Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Peanut74 · 01-19-2021, 08:11 PM

Ok, I know I can't be the first one that ran into this issue. So rather than reinventing the wheel thought I would ask here first. I moved my fuel tank to under the bed. I notched the bed rail so that it cleared the tank. Once I put it on I found that the fuel tank filler neck was under the bed rail. My question is when you ran into this situation how did you resolve the issue? Pictures would be great as I am more of a visual type person.
Thanks in advance.

ChevyRacefan · 01-20-2021, 02:50 AM

Short bed?

Peanut74 · 01-20-2021, 10:22 AM

Yes, it is a short bed. The frame was a long bed that I shortened up.

Thought about going to a muffler shop and have them bend something up. However, thought I would on the forum first to see if there is an easier fix.

rpmgroup · 01-20-2021, 05:46 PM

I cut mine back and rounded it around a pipe, so that the hose moves to the side easily. I also cut cross sill and weld in some react tubing for the hose.

Peanut74 · 01-20-2021, 10:15 PM

RPM, How did you handle the bed mounting point that is there? Did you delete that one? Do you have any pictures of your setup?

I do have some room where I can cut it about 1/2" wider before I am up against the bed bolt tube. Also, if I go more to a square cut rather than a 45 I might pick up some additional space.

ChevyRacefan · 01-21-2021, 12:17 AM

Maybe move the rear cross member back a few inches, then move the tank back enough to clear the bed floor brace.
My truck is a long bed. So ,I am just throwing that out there.

Or turn the tank 180* and have the filler on the passenger side. That will move the filler neck forward of that brace.

01-19-2021, 08:11 PM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail Ok, I know I can't be the first one that ran into this issue. So rather than reinventing the wheel thought I would ask here first. I moved my fuel tank to under the bed. I notched the bed rail so that it cleared the tank. Once I put it on I found that the fuel tank filler neck was under the bed rail. My question is when you ran into this situation how did you resolve the issue? Pictures would be great as I am more of a visual type person. Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

01-20-2021, 02:50 AM	#2
ChevyRacefan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Newton,N.C. Posts: 317	Re: Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail Short bed?

01-20-2021, 10:22 AM	#3
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail Yes, it is a short bed. The frame was a long bed that I shortened up. Thought about going to a muffler shop and have them bend something up. However, thought I would on the forum first to see if there is an easier fix. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

01-20-2021, 05:46 PM	#4
rpmgroup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 97	Re: Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail I cut mine back and rounded it around a pipe, so that the hose moves to the side easily. I also cut cross sill and weld in some react tubing for the hose.

01-20-2021, 10:15 PM	#5
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail RPM, How did you handle the bed mounting point that is there? Did you delete that one? Do you have any pictures of your setup? I do have some room where I can cut it about 1/2" wider before I am up against the bed bolt tube. Also, if I go more to a square cut rather than a 45 I might pick up some additional space. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

01-21-2021, 12:17 AM	#6
ChevyRacefan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Newton,N.C. Posts: 317	Re: Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hits Bed Rail Maybe move the rear cross member back a few inches, then move the tank back enough to clear the bed floor brace. My truck is a long bed. So ,I am just throwing that out there. Or turn the tank 180* and have the filler on the passenger side. That will move the filler neck forward of that brace.



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