Fuel Filler tubes

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  1. Grabber71

    Grabber71 Milique Toast

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    Are the Fuel filler tubes different betweent the years? I tried putting one I had from a '71 Maverick into a '76 Comet and it only seems to go into the tank so far and binds. I realize that the holes to mount them are different and that the later ones only accept the small filler nozzles...but is the bend different? I have to go about another half inch..and it don't seem to go..
     
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  2. PaulS

    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    Well, the tanks are different but I think the filler is in the same location.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    What you are doing should work. Try a little vaseline or oil on the neck before you shove it in the tank.
     
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