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CamperSpecial01
07-13-2011, 11:06 AM
Hi,

I own a 77 camperspecial, and maybe I am just not used to it, but when filling up with gas, I have to Hulk a mania the gas pump to the truck. If i let any pressure off it, gas starts to spill out of opening where i am pumping gas.

Is this just a normal issue with older pickups? I thought maybe an o ring or something, but it only spills out while i am pumping, so I am lost.

Just wondering if anyone else here had this issue, or had any tips on this dilema. Thanks again for your time, and responses.

Have a blessed day.

Matt
mlslocks
07-13-2011, 02:42 PM
I don't have this problem. Your vent could be blocked.

Lee
dagen_1
07-13-2011, 02:50 PM
my 73 done this. it ended up being a kink in the filler hose (to the tank).

as mentioned: Could be the vent tube.
ryan_thompson87
07-13-2011, 02:52 PM
Mine will kick the pump off if I put the nozzle all the way in. Usually just stick the end in and then it's fine.
CamperSpecial01
07-13-2011, 03:38 PM
Huh go figure, good advice guys, thanks!!!!

I will look into the vent, and the filler hose. Its a work out holding the pump that close to the truck haha. Im only 140 lbs, and I have to lean in all hard to keep from watching my gas spill out onto my foot. Its a better work out then LA Fitness, and it saves 30 bucks a month haha.

Thanks again for the advice!

Matt
elsurfo10
07-16-2011, 07:02 PM
mine does it too, i know my hoses are smaller tho so thats probably why
Dale Gribble
07-16-2011, 07:04 PM
Mine will kick the pump off if I put the nozzle all the way in. Usually just stick the end in and then it's fine.

Same here.
CamperSpecial01
07-17-2011, 11:33 AM
The wife and I were sitting around thinking about this issue, and she thought that maybe the "flow" of gas from the pumps were slower 30 yrs ago, then today. I put gas in later that day, and didn't squeeze the handle so hard, so the gas came out slower, and I had no issues at all. Whether the flow was slower then or not, this seems to solve my issue for now. I knew I was keeping her around for a reason haha.

Matt
MB620
07-22-2011, 07:50 PM
Mine will kick the pump off if I put the nozzle all the way in. Usually just stick the end in and then it's fine.

I'm fairly certain that is a common occurrence. My 83 will kick it off if i have the nozzle in all the way and my father's 86 did it as well.