Good to know. Thanks Scott.

FWIW though, the filler elbow appears to be the same part for all years

from Bus-Boys website:

"251-201-119D  Gas Filler Elbow, 1980 to 1991, Federal  $26.40"

Odd because the filler elbow off my '81 would have to stretch a fair
amount to fit the '85 pipe. This coincides with what you're saying re:

> the two filler necks are entirely different at the gas cap end ....as in
> 'not related.'

Now I'm confused!  And in a hurry!  (work work work)    ;)

Hope your hip is doing well!

Neil.

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 5:45 PM, Scott Daniel  - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> re
> So early and later MY fill pipe both use the same boot (seal) at gas cap
> end?
>
> the two filler necks are entirely different at the gas cap end ....as in
> 'not related.'
>
> the only part in common at gas cap end of the filler tubes is the gas cap.
> Complete other style and arrangement between the two styles.
>
> the later plastic type is 8 times easier to remove and install than the
> early large ones. �10 X even.
> I always and only use the plastic filler neck style if I can.
> Nice to know there's an adapter seal.
>
>

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