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1999 Mercury Mountaineer fuel system

Tiny
CEMENTMAN1978
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  • 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Tried to fuel up yesterday and had fuel spilling all over the ground. Saw that where the filler neck connects to the fuel tank was rusted clean off. I was thinking about using a piece of black iron pipe I already have and threading it into the tank, then jb weld to help seal it. Would that be safe? Will the gas corrode the black pipe. This is for temp purpose only since I am low on funds now.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 AT 6:24 AM

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Tiny
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Absolutely not get one out of a junkyard if you need one cheaper.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 AT 7:03 AM
Tiny
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Why not, what is the big deal? Is it that you think it is unsafe? What is the difference with a tank with a nipple attached or the pipe going in. It is still going to be sealed?
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 AT 8:41 AM
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That is so unsafe it's pathetic.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 AT 9:26 AM

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