Lost my fuel cap chain in tank

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Barca, Nov 22, 2013.

  1. Barca

    Barca Light Load Member

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    I went to fuel up today and realize my fuel tank chain was gone. Came lose at the cap and fell into tank. Any of you have this happnd before?? I hope i wont have to pull the tank of to get it out. Truck runs fine.
     
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  3. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    It will be fine in there, just don't loose cap and let fuel get contaminated. You can just install a new chain on your cap at terminal or what have you.
     
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  4. Barca

    Barca Light Load Member

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    Thanks for quick reply. Ill just pun new chain on. Thanks again.
     
  5. d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Happens occasionally, get a coat hangar and fish it out.
     
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  6. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    it wont hurt anything to leave it in there, if you can see it might try fishing it out with something but personally i wouldn't put much effort into it just replace it and truck on
     
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  7. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Yah, like the others said, it will be harmless. Too heavy to be sucked up. If you can get the fuel slosh just right and have the chain near the opening you could try a long magnet, or one of those long tools with the grabby fingers at the end to fish it out if you want.
     
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  8. Barca

    Barca Light Load Member

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    Thanks for replies guys, ill try to fish it out if i cant ill just leave it be..
     
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