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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 | In the process of cleaning gas tank and repairing or replacing sending unit on my 1 1/2 ton Loadmaster. Looking at filler neck and trying to determine if it is wise to try to remove neck where it appears to be bolted on. It would greatly improve my ability to inspect, clean and repair. The question is, if the flange going to come off easy are there gasket parts for it and if it does not want to come off should I just leave it alone? Has anyone had experience with this gas tank model including the filler neck? Pictures of tank and a closeup of the neck are in my photo album. 48 Loadmaster Photo Album
Roger Burgoyne Member # 42,919
1948 Chevrolet 1-1/2 Ton Loadmaster w/Dump
Terre de Bourgogne Llama Ranch, Arizona | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 311 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 311 | I never messed with the filler neck on my '48 1.5ton. I was able to see everything I needed with the panel over the float removed.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 250 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 250 | I have a similar tank on my 1 Ton Flatbed Dually that had a leak at the filler neck connection to the tank. Although it looked to be bolted on it was in fact bolted and soldered on. I took to a good old fashioned radiator shop and they were able to clean the tank and fit the filler neck back on. Seemed routine to them! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 | Thanks Curt, I will give that a try before anything more.
Roger Burgoyne Member # 42,919
1948 Chevrolet 1-1/2 Ton Loadmaster w/Dump
Terre de Bourgogne Llama Ranch, Arizona | | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 16 | Thanks Jim,
I suspected there might be solder involved. I'll try and take a peak via the sending unit if it comes off easy. Then decide about a radiator shop. Appreciate your input.
Roger Burgoyne Member # 42,919
1948 Chevrolet 1-1/2 Ton Loadmaster w/Dump
Terre de Bourgogne Llama Ranch, Arizona | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Making a new gasket would be very easy. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | If one fills the tank with water, can use torch to weld or solder.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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