Fuel tank 1978 J10

[hawgwild]

I am new to FSJ. I recently purchased a 1978 J10 and am having trouble with the fuel filler. further investigation shows that the tank s a side fill/vent and the vent hose is kinked as it leaves the tanks due to an existing rail. this affects my ability to put fuel in the tank as I have to use a funnel to slowly fill the tank. was wondering if this was not a stock tank and I should replace with a front fill. has anyone else had this issue? also since the hose is kinked it has an adverse effect on my engine performance. 360 with a 4 bbl. thanks. Keith

[Stuka]

Do you have any photos? That would make it easier to let you know.

But I am guessing the fuel line just isn't being routed correctly. The cross member is right there, but the line should not go straight into it.

[hawgwild]

well, I am trying but can't get the photo to paste.....

[Stuka]

Don't use paste. You the attach image button. Or you Tapatalk app from your phone.

[hawgwild]

well thanks but I don't have the attach image button and I don't have tapatalk on my phone. smart phone does not mean smart user. sorry

[Stuka]

Click the "Full Editor" button down below. Once you are on the full editor, then click the attachments tab below the the text area and click add file.

You can also upload the image to a site such as imgur.com or the like and just put a link to it here.

[hawgwild]

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not sure if that worked

[norjet]

Morning Hawgwild,

I have an '89 but basically the same problem. The hoses were so dry that they had numerous cracks and one kink in them. I purchased replacement hoses from a Wagoneer shop in Kenosha, WI and the replacement itself was really straight forward. I would recommend as it is an inexpensive fix and may very well solve your problem.

Jeff

[hawgwild]

thanks. I fixed it with a 90 degree hose. all is much better.

[KJ Ryu]

My guess is someone replaced the hoses at some point and couldn't get the correct ones at the local store. There are 3 different configurations, iirc. bjsoffroad sells each one, separately, so you can probably find the correct part there. BUT, I'd say if you can fill at normal speed and get no leaks/splashing, leave it alone.

[hawgwild]

got it!! thanks