Anti siphon valve fell in the tank, can I retrieve it and reinstall?

is it metal..??

if so, you can buy an extendable magnet at places like Home Depot, Lowes and nearly any automotive store like Pep Boys, Napa, etc,etc.

if it's plastic, get a long wooden dowel, chew some gum, stick it onto the stick, and go fishing.???

 

If it can’t be reinstalled or easily removed, I’d leave it there and install a new one. Also, did you accidentally push it in? If not, someone probably stole some fuel. I hear that’s what they do.

 

My old international had 2 in one tank. I could see them when the fuel level was low with a flashlight. Never caused a problem. Just put a new one on and fagedabowdit.

 

It isn't going to hurt anything but if u want it out run until your low on fuel and find a way to lean the truck to what every side to tank is and and go fishing

 

Will gum stay sticky in diesel fuel?
Just curious.

 

Asking for a friend, huh?

 

Get yourself a "mechanics claw", a very useful tool at $5

https://www.amazon.com/X-Long-Flex-Cable-Pick-Up-4-Finger-Retriever/dp/B0793JWN3H

 

Yea buddy, just start putting gum in the tank, no need to even take it out of the wrapper. lol