why won't my gas tank fill?
I have OEM gas tank. Can't normally get it to take more than 12 gallons from empty before nozzle shuts off. Although have gotten as much as 18.5 when pumped very slowly. Could the vent hose be clogged? I was able to put a large hose against the filler neck for a seal and got total resistance when I blew into it. There is no self-serve gas in Oregon and I'm getting tire of arguing with attendants. Could a lack of ventilation keep the tank from filling? Thanks.
yes...you can probably take the canister filter out and shake it up and reinstall it.. also out blow out all the lines
Yes, I know there's no charcoal canister. Should I pull the vent hose and check for obstruction? Would it even have an effect on filling? I've had 2 Skylarks of this vintage ('64 &'65) in the past, but never a problem like this. I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thank you!
Thanks for verifying what I suspected. I will check it out ASAP. Thanks again!
hummm i did not notice the year...that buick is an A BODY ...you can blow out with air the vent lines...your fill neck is short ! have you taken the clamp/rubber coupler apart and looked also..... the vent tube runs inside the car behind the rear seat also...ive been building these A bodys for 45 years...theres really isnt much to cause it to do that...
Yes, I just pulled the vent hose and blew it out with virtually no resistance (damn!), just to make sure, I ran a small zip-tie into the vent flange and, of course, found no obstruction. When I pull the gas cap and put a chunk of foam rubber (from a swimming noodle) against the filler neck and blow, THAT'S when I get resistance and it puffs back at me, when I remove it. Maybe the filler nozzle with the boot on it creates the same sort of seal, when trying to fill. I've actually seen the nozzle jump out of the neck a couple of times when left, and trying to fill, so I think pressure building up, IS the cause. BUT WHY? Is there a way to create more ventilation? I'll get a new tank if needed, but I'd like to know why. before I do.
