Retrieval of jerrycan spout from fuel tank - possible?

I was pouring a jerrycan of diesel into my 90 using one of these spouts. Upon removal, it became apparent that the black plastic portion that formed the flexible nozzle of the spout had parted company from the metal portion and dropped into the fuel tank. Athough I'm not particularly worried, I would very much like to get it out again if possible.

What are my chances of fishing this thing out again through the fuel filler? I'm guessing my chances are 'poor' and that the plastic spout is now a permanent addition to my 90 - sodding lump of tat.

....but if any one has any ingenious ideas, I'd love to hear them.

fishing treble hook dropped down the filler tube?

attached to a line, of course.

The Mad Hat Man said:

fishing treble hook dropped down the filler tube?

attached to a line, of course.

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LOL! It's going to have to be something like that. The opening is too narrow for tongs or anything of that sort.

I've a feeling it'll be a bloody miracle if I ever get the thing out.

Its gone!

Undo the filler pipe between the tank and the metal filler Simplesss!!!

Its gone, dont waste your time.

The trouble is that if I start fishing about with a hook and line, it's likely I'll still be there 20 hours later pale with hunger and high on diesel fumes. I find it very hard to let these things go. Maybe it should be just left in there. I'll think about it.

just remove the sender and fish it out.... easy???? surprised its not just sat in the pipe in view though as the pipe bends???

cheers steve

Will it float if yer fill the tank?

ebbadger said:

just remove the sender and fish it out.... easy???? surprised its not just sat in the pipe in view though as the pipe bends???

cheers steve

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The sender is defo an option. I just had a look down the filler with a torch and think the end of it may just be in view - it's difficult to tell.

If it is the spout in view, then it's a fair way down the filler tube, so I would probably need to float it up and grab it with a Leatherman or something. I will need to brim the tank (which is about 1/2 full at present)which risks flushing the thing down further and certainly wedging it in to the bend, but this may be a glimmer of hope.

Thanks for all your suggestions chaps. I'll have a go at it tomorrow.

JUST remove the rubber filler pipe and it'll fall out.

redhand said:

JUST remove the rubber filler pipe and it'll fall out.

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Is that easy to do?

redhand said:

JUST remove the rubber filler pipe and all the fuel will fall out.

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corrected

The Mad Hat Man said:

corrected

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Not with 1/2 a tank full

If you can see the end then get a welding rod or coat hanger with the end hooked round that should do it.

9 inch disc cutter [have fun ]:hysterically_laughi

Leave it in there.

craykent said:

9 inch disc cutter [have fun ]:hysterically_laughi

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Can I practice on yours first with my chainsaw?

RAGNAR BENSON said:

Is that easy to do?

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OK, I've got it: Land Rover Workshop Manuals - TD5 Defender - NECK - FUEL TANK FILLER

I'll have a look at it tomorrow.

Cheers chaps.

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Park on a hill - facing up the hill and the pipe will rest at the back of the tank by the filler

Daz