Re: filler hose speculation

["B.D. & Petei Zelazny" <UnltdLtd@domain.elided>]

Greg Steinke <g_steinke@domain.elided> wrote:

> Is it possible that the unusual (=O::: ) shape of this filler hose is a way
> to meet the requirement that leaded fuel pump nozzles can't get in? That
> could account for the constriction at the beginning. Now that leaded fuel is
> unavailable (at least as far as I know, in the USA), that unusual shape may
> not be required, and so a more normal and easily obtainable hose could be
> used. Maybe even the Alfetta's. Did the Alfettas have cats? If not, that
> could explain the hose difference.

Actually, I think the larger opening is on the filler end, not at the tank end. Sorry
if my silly diagram confused the issue.

'nardo

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