Fuel tank hose/duct misalignment

I rotated mine and redrilled the holes. This also improved the ability to fill the tank. It made a big difference. 

Steve

Think I'll have to do that too. In CA. You have to have the fueling nozzle all the way into fueling port before it will pump. As is I doubt it would fit.

Steve, Did you replace the rubber coupling and if so with what ?

Try putting the hose in HOT water for a while, it will make it a little more Pliable. Worth a Try. 

We have an industrial rubber and hose supply store here in Sacramento, Capitol Rubber. I purchased a foot of the appropriate size fuel resistant hose and cut to fit. 

Steve

NAPA sells thin fuel hose or just call Wilkinson for a piece

Quite a few '73-up Panteras had poorly aligned external fuel attachments. Besides what was suggested, loosening the fuel tank hold-down strap will allow the tank itself to be shifted to a better position. This is far easier if the tank is nearly empty due to lighter weight. Be very careful if you decide to prybar the tank to move it; the steel used in our fuel tanks is paper-thin and a healthy individual can poke a hole clear through an undamaged tank bottom using screwdrivers etc.

I replaced the coupling with some silicone aircraft ducting. Nothing else would work without me forcing it. Keeping an eye on it to see how it holds up to auto gas.

That job was somewhat of a challenge .

I had oiled and pre oiled the engine, rebuilt the carb and went through the distributor since it was removed. Turned the key and presto the engine started right away. Only odd event was the dried out dead mouse remains that came out of the flywheel timing cutout. Boy does it sound awesome !

The filler neck that bolts to the top of the tank is a pretty simple piece. Why not just make a new one that lines-up with the external filler neck perfectly? 

That's the way to do it.   NICE work !