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Fuel theft. I have locking fuel caps on my vehicles. I have spoken to several people about fuel costs, and I keep hearing of people punching holes in the bottom of cars and trucks and taking the fuel that way. I notice this is always "I heard". I have never known anyone that this has happened to.
Urban myth?
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03 F-250xlt 6.0, crew cab, 4x4. ALSO 2000 Windstar, lite green, brown leather, 3.8liter V6, K&N filter (Tymar didn't make one for it) Auto with OD. 69 Shelby GT500, 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed toploader. IAFF 3520 http://www.eastpiercefire.org/index2.htm
67 Fairlane 500, 347 Stroker, AOD trans, 3.25 rear end... work in progress. I am looking for parts that I thought I had so carefully put away...............
Work "Truck" 110 foot, 1999 Spartan/ LTI quint, Detroit Series 60, Allison auto. Work "Engine" 06 Pierce Arrow, Detroit Series 60, 475 horse, Allison Auto. Work Medic unit, 05 E450 6.0 by Northstar.
Well, I lock my front door and they will break a window to get in. I lock my gas tank, and they may punch a hole in it. I guess I can hope they do it while smoking a dobie and I am in a large parking lot.
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03 F-250xlt 6.0, crew cab, 4x4. ALSO 2000 Windstar, lite green, brown leather, 3.8liter V6, K&N filter (Tymar didn't make one for it) Auto with OD. 69 Shelby GT500, 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed toploader. IAFF 3520 http://www.eastpiercefire.org/index2.htm
67 Fairlane 500, 347 Stroker, AOD trans, 3.25 rear end... work in progress. I am looking for parts that I thought I had so carefully put away...............
Work "Truck" 110 foot, 1999 Spartan/ LTI quint, Detroit Series 60, Allison auto. Work "Engine" 06 Pierce Arrow, Detroit Series 60, 475 horse, Allison Auto. Work Medic unit, 05 E450 6.0 by Northstar.
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'00 F-350, 4x2, 6 Speed AIC 210,000 miles
3.08:1 Gears
Fuel tank mods: MaroonHarpoon, Pre-Pump,
Evans, 203 degree thermostat, Poor Man's Tymar, 4" Single SS Exhaust, Rugged Air Dam
225-75x16E tires in front 235-85x16Es in back, tires aired up to 100 psi, Lowered 4" in front and 6" in back, "Fastback" bed fairing
21.3 MPG before mods
27.0 MPG tested with mods
I work for a medium sized fire dept, and know the local sheriff and police fairly well. Meaning, I would either respond to the spill, or hear of it. That being said, I have yet to have either of the above happen in our 180 square mile district. I am sure it is possible to happen to me, as someone could break into my home. Heck, they were stealing fuel from trucks and cars, (gas only this time) where I was in a state campground. I think a bit of deterant may help.
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03 F-250xlt 6.0, crew cab, 4x4. ALSO 2000 Windstar, lite green, brown leather, 3.8liter V6, K&N filter (Tymar didn't make one for it) Auto with OD. 69 Shelby GT500, 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed toploader. IAFF 3520 http://www.eastpiercefire.org/index2.htm
67 Fairlane 500, 347 Stroker, AOD trans, 3.25 rear end... work in progress. I am looking for parts that I thought I had so carefully put away...............
Work "Truck" 110 foot, 1999 Spartan/ LTI quint, Detroit Series 60, Allison auto. Work "Engine" 06 Pierce Arrow, Detroit Series 60, 475 horse, Allison Auto. Work Medic unit, 05 E450 6.0 by Northstar.
All depends where your at. I know around the larger cities around me its been hapening. There was a few stories on the news about it. They choose to punch a hole in the bottom of the tank as its easier than trying to get a hose down the a gas neck. They take what they want and let the rest run out on the ground. If prices keep climbing it will get worse!
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1984 F250 6.9 C6 2WD Pushbutton Wellman GPs, True Flow air filter, 7.3 IDI air cleaner Cover with no Soup bowl.
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