Justin Wagner wrote:
>
> I thought it was sort of self-evident that you shouldn't leave a fuel
> nozzle to self-fill on an early Triumph.
>
> A. You don't get the sort of positive connection that you do with side
> mount or modern filler necks...
>
> B. Being in the center of the rear of the car... you're talking about
> laying hoseline across your car...
>
> C. KNOWING these things tend to bounce/jerk when done... wouldn't you
> assume that it might jump out one day?
>
> D. IF you fill it all the way, on a hot day... there's a good chance
> the fuel will heat up and just start overflowing!!! (As the fuel has
> been down, underground, in a cool tank... and the TR's tank is high,
> vulnerable to heat build up in the boot, etc.)
>
> E. If it does pop out... fuel all over the place is not only damaging...
> but could lead to an explosion/death/etc.
>
> F. ETC.!!!
>
> I'm glad this issue came up... I would have never thought that anyone
> was doing this. I don't remember ever leaving the fuel to self-fill on
> my TR's over the years.
>
> Even if you've done it without a problem for years... I suggest you
> start doing it by hand.
>
> --Justin
Hey Justin,
You always this positive?
Dennis
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