Fuel Fill Line

[Polverone]

Ok so there is a "Fill To" line for the fuel tank (pictured from Multifuel Operators Manual).

Since my Deuce is sans one of these how far down from the top is it?

Why no more than the line, is it because of fuel expansion or ?

Thanks

 

[Barrman]

A normal tank is about 15" tall. Therefore, every 3 inches is equal to 10 gallons of fuel. Unless you are leaving after filling up on a long drive, just figure you only have a 40 gallon tank.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Depending what era you are trying to replicate, the text is slightly different, . . . but the dimensions are the same. See the excerpts below->

This is copied from:
TB 43-0209
COLOR, MARKING, AND CAMOUFLAGE PAINTING OF MILITARY VEHICLES,
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
31 OCTOBER 1990


f. This paragraph applies to tactical transport
vehicles, and is intended to reduce the possibility of fuel
spillage due to fuel tank overfilling and subsequent fire
hazard, regardless of fuel type.
(1) If the fuel tank filler cap is a relief valve
type, but does not bear a warning decal reading
"Pressurized: Open Slowly," the warning note "Pressure:
Open Slowly" will be marked in 1-inch lusterless black
letters on the fuel tank near the filler pipe.
(2) On fuel tanks, where a mark would be
readily visible, measure 2 inches down from the top of
the tank and mark a 1/4 x 8-inch line, with the following
note in 1-inch lusterless black letters: "Caution: Do Not
Fill Above Line to Allow For Expansion ", Figure 20.
(3) On vehicles where a mark on the fuel tank
would not be readily visible, mark the following note in 1-
inch lusterless black letters as near as possible to the
filler pipes: "Caution: Do not Overfill--Allow for
Expansion."


And another source:

TB 43-0147
TECHNICAL BULLETIN COLOR, MARKING AND CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS USED ON MILITARY EQUIPMENT
DECEMBER 1975

e. Excessive Fuel Tank Pressure. This paragraph
applies to tactical transport vehicles, and is intended to
reduce the possibility of fuel spillage due to fuel tank over
filling and subsequent fuel explosion, regardless of fuel
type.
(1) If the fuel tank filler cap is a relief valve
type, but does not bear a warning decal reading
"Pressurized: Open Slowly", the warning "Pressure:
Open Slowly" will be marked in 1 inch white letters on the
cap or on the fuel tank near the filler pipe.
(2) On fuel tanks, where a mark would be
readily visible, measure 2 inches down from the top of
the tank and mark a 1/4 x 8 inch line, with the following
note in 1 inch black letters: "Caution: Do Not Fill Above
This Line" . (See figure 2-1.)
(3) On vehicles where a mark on the fuel
tank would not be readily visible, mark the following note
in 1 inch black letters as near as possible to the filler
pipes: "Caution: Do Not Overfill - Allow for Expansion".

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

One more reference (for white letters):

TB 746-93-1
1964-1976
Color and Marking of Military Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment

f) Excessive Fuel Tank Pressure. This paragraph applies to tactical transport vehicles, and
is intended to reduce the possibility of fuel spillage due to fuel tank over filling and
subsequent fuel explosion, regardless of fuel type.
(1) If the fuel tank filler cap is a relief valve type, but does not bear a warning
decal reading "Pressurized: Open Slowly", the warning note "Pressure: Open
Slowly" will be marked in 1 inch white letters on the cap or on the fuel tank near
the filler pipe.
(2) On fuel tanks, where a mark would be readily visible, measure 2 inches down
from the top of the tank and mark a 1/4 x 8 inch line, with the following note in 1
inch white letters: "Caution: Do Not Fill Above This Line". See figure 12.
(3) On vehicles where a mark on the fuel tank would not be readily visible, mark
the following note in 1 inch white letters as near as possible to the filler pipes:
"Caution: Do Not Overfill-Allow for Expansion".
g) Maximum Safe Fuel Acceptance Rates. These marking instruction,-, for indicating
maximum safe fuel tank filling rates are published for the benefit and safety of personnel
concerned with refueling operations. The maximum safe fuel acceptance rate will be
marked on each fuel tank near the filler cap. When the fuel tank is enclosed the marking
will be applied on the exterior surface of the enclosure adjacent to the fuel tank Tiller cap
access cover. The marking may be applied on one, two, or three lines, dependent on
available space. When multiple lines are required the following examples will govern.
2 Lines:
Max. Safe Fuel
Accept ______GPM
3 Lines:
Max. Safe
Fuel Accept
______ GPM
(1) Refer to table B for the safe fuel acceptance rates on all vehicles. As additional
information becomes available it will be included in changes to this technical
bulletin.
(2) The marking will be in 1 inch white letters.

 

[Polverone]

Thanks to all and a special nod for the excellent/exact references there Jeff.

Going on my first loooooong distance drive this weekend and wanted to cram all the fuel in there I can. I'm really looking forward to it. Uh ..........the drive - not filling the tank at $3.45 a gal.

 

[Polverone]

Wow!!!! $3.45/gal...and to think I'm bit_hing about paying $2.29 and $2.83.

Yeah, California's way of saying "Welcome to the West Coast" ..........now bend over.

Tempted to go to COSTCO and get a couple of 5 gal jugs of new vegetable oil for $2.85 a gal.

 

[cranetruck]

...
Tempted to go to COSTCO and get a couple of 5 gal jugs of new vegetable oil for $2.85 a gal.

It will work, Gary, but keep the percentage to about 20 or so, otherwise you may have a bit of trouble starting the engine in the morning. It gets kind of cool at nights out there.
Also, the jugs or cubies, are only 4.6 gallons (35 lb), so a price adjust may be in order.

Here is one additional piece of info on the fill level line from PS Mag.

Good luck on your trip!