Stopping Diesel Thieves

Bosshogg · #1 07-16-2008, 07:58 AM

Ok so it hasnt happened to me yet, but I have come up with a solution to the theft of fuel from trucks and cars alike. I plan on putting cross bolts into my fill pipe far enough down that it wont affect the fill nozzle, so that they cant get a siphon hose down the pipe. I am gonna try it tonight on my truck and if all goes well and I can get them to seal I will put some in the fiance's blazer soon as well. I think "the right stuff" sealant is rated for diesel so we will find out for sure, cause I like to fill it all the way up to the neck when I have the $ to do so. It'll also keep the DOT from dipping you for red and I'm pretty sure they cant say anything about it. Simple, cheap, effective. Thats my goal here!!! -

**2001shrtbedcummins** · #2 07-16-2008, 08:03 AM

I know my 92 had a ball check valve about half way down the fill neck that stopped me from getting a hose down in there.

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Oh yea, and if they want it bad enough with your big jacked up pickemup (j/k) then they would drill a hole in the bottom of your tank and get it that way. -

Dr. Evil · #3 07-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by 2001shrtbedcummins

I know my 92 had a ball check valve about half way down the fill neck that stopped me from getting a hose down in there.
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I believe thats called the Anti Rollover valve and I think all the trucks should have it. -

Nitelord · #4 07-16-2008, 03:55 PM

My uncle was caught in a check point on a trip to the Farm Show in Harrisburg. They didn't dip the tank, they checked it at the fuel filter.

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**jdugie123** · #5 07-16-2008, 04:18 PM

ya if they can't dip you tank then they will just look at the fuel filter i have heard of them cutting them open to check -

**slowtowpig** · #6 07-16-2008, 05:09 PM

they can also swab your tip. -

stkdram55 · #7 07-16-2008, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by slowtowpig

they can also swab your tip.

oooo that hurts

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**slowtowpig** · #8 07-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by stkdram55

oooo that hurts

hahah i didnt even think about that -

stkdram55 · #9 07-16-2008, 06:05 PM

im surprised no one else chimed in on that one. -

**LOGANSTANFORTH** · #10 07-16-2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

I believe thats called the Anti Rollover valve and I think all the trucks should have it.

get rid of the ball in our 1st gen trucks and you can fill the tank in about 1/4 of the time it normally takes..... -

Buckshotmckee · #11 07-16-2008, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Bosshogg

Ok so it hasnt happened to me yet, but I have come up with a solution to the theft of fuel from trucks and cars alike. I plan on putting cross bolts into my fill pipe far enough down that it wont affect the fill nozzle, so that they cant get a siphon hose down the pipe. I am gonna try it tonight on my truck and if all goes well and I can get them to seal I will put some in the fiance's blazer soon as well. I think "the right stuff" sealant is rated for diesel so we will find out for sure, cause I like to fill it all the way up to the neck when I have the $ to do so. It'll also keep the DOT from dipping you for red and I'm pretty sure they cant say anything about it. Simple, cheap, effective. Thats my goal here!!!

That wouldn't stop me if I was going to steal your fuel!

-I have a cordless drill with a 2'in hole saw.
-You have a plastic fuel tank which makes it that much easier!

I just stole your fuel in a couple of minutes and you didn't even hear a word or knew what hit ya! -

ccmckee · #12 07-17-2008, 12:08 AM

Yup they are just punching the tanks with screwdivers or what ever and putting a pail underneath. All trucks should have the rollover ball from the factory. -

**carmelo-manic-mechanic@ho** · #13 07-17-2008, 03:08 AM

i find if they want it bad enough they'll get it no mater what.

i just turned the sensitivity to the max and added a shock sensor real close to the tank along with a loud ass siren. that way they may get some fuel but they leave hurtin in the ears. and it is hard to be discreet when you can't hear yourself think. -

**toy4xchris** · #14 07-17-2008, 03:47 AM

man first it was cats now its fuel. trust me if i catch someone punching a hole in my tank they wont be alive long enough to tell anyone what happened.

whats wrong with ppl these days straight up lack of common respect. -

**97cummins** · #15 07-17-2008, 04:58 AM

I second that! -

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