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SillyGibby
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 Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:37 pm Post subject: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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Hey y'all, this is my first time posting so I hope I'm not doing anything wrong.
A couple weeks ago I took my bus to the shop to get some minor body work done. The tank was almost empty when I gave it to them. I picked it up today, gas gauge still reading empty, and went to fill it up at the gas station. Only a few gallons of gas pumped before the pump shut off. I tried to keep pumping, but it would shut off after a couple seconds. So I tried another gas station. Only 50 cents or so worth of gas pumped before it shut off. I tried to pump more but it kept shutting off.
I've never had this problem before. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks! |
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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| Knowing the year of your rig would help as there were multiple fuel filler setup used. |
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SillyGibby
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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| It's a 1977 |
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cmonSTART
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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You sure it was almost empty? The tank sender is bad on my 78 - shows empty about 30 miles after filling up, even though there's still a full tank of gas.
I keep track with my GPS trip meter.
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SGKent 
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Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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pump very slow and see if it fills. These tanks are notorious for stopping and spilling with the newer nozzles. Good luck finding a nozzle meant for 1970's cars. Most are based on 1988 models and later.
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BayCreamPuff
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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I have a small screwdriver on my keychain. I loosen the screw on the collar and rotate it 180 degrees. Keeps the gas pump from shutting off every 2 seconds or splashing fuel back on my shoes. Rotate it back when you're done so you don't blow the next poor sucker's mind.
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SGKent
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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| BayCreamPuff wrote: |
| I have a small screwdriver on my keychain. I loosen the screw on the collar and rotate it 180 degrees. Keeps the gas pump from shutting off every 2 seconds or splashing fuel back on my shoes. Rotate it back when you're done so you don't blow the next poor sucker's mind. |
some of the nozzles here have small thin copper wires for grounding that rotating break. Then it won't pump and if the see you do it you'll be in a world of hurt.
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BayCreamPuff
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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| SGKent wrote: |
| BayCreamPuff wrote: |
| I have a small screwdriver on my keychain. I loosen the screw on the collar and rotate it 180 degrees. Keeps the gas pump from shutting off every 2 seconds or splashing fuel back on my shoes. Rotate it back when you're done so you don't blow the next poor sucker's mind. |
some of the nozzles here have small thin copper wires for grounding that rotating break. Then it won't pump and if the see you do it you'll be in a world of hurt. |
Good to know. I've only done it on the ones that have an adjustable clamp on it. Haven't destroyed one yet, but I do try to have my back to the gas station attendant when I do it.
Didn't the EPA call for the removal of those things since most modern cars have vapor recovery built in?
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adam78
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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you're most likely full. My 72 bus has a broken gauge and always reads empty. I just fill up every 100 or so miles. I dont typically have any issue with the nozzle turning off/having to pump slowly when filling my bus like I do in my beetle or thunderbird. Overall the bus seems to pump as easily as my modern cars.
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SGKent
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Tank empty but fuel won't pump |
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| BayCreamPuff wrote: |
| SGKent wrote: |
| BayCreamPuff wrote: |
| I have a small screwdriver on my keychain. I loosen the screw on the collar and rotate it 180 degrees. Keeps the gas pump from shutting off every 2 seconds or splashing fuel back on my shoes. Rotate it back when you're done so you don't blow the next poor sucker's mind. |
some of the nozzles here have small thin copper wires for grounding that rotating break. Then it won't pump and if the see you do it you'll be in a world of hurt. |
Good to know. I've only done it on the ones that have an adjustable clamp on it. Haven't destroyed one yet, but I do try to have my back to the gas station attendant when I do it.
Didn't the EPA call for the removal of those things since most modern cars have vapor recovery built in? |
I've read that and look forward. The problem may be that the stations, all very upset, spent $100,000 or more each to retrofit their pumps and nozzles about 5 years ago so it may be a touchy subject for the state to approach.
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| you're most likely full. My 72 bus has a broken gauge and always reads empty. I just fill up every 100 or so miles. I dont typically have any issue with the nozzle turning off/having to pump slowly when filling my bus like I do in my beetle or thunderbird. Overall the bus seems to pump as easily as my modern cars. |
I think a lot depends how the tank vents.
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