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J-Spec C10 · 01-21-2003, 03:27 PM

I was wondering if anyone else has a hard time filling the gas tank. Every time I fill up, I have to only squeeze the trigger 1/2 way or less. Otherwise it shuts off. Om sure its because of venting or the filler neck hole. Any suggestions? It takes forever!!

BigRed · 01-21-2003, 03:38 PM

Mine does the same thing on most pumps. I usually go to the same gas station that doesn't have the nozzles with the ribbed sleeve on the outside of them. I think those are for recovering fumes and they always cause the pump to shut off.

LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 04:16 PM

just pull the nozzle out an inch or so...It should make it work better.

PHOENIX · 01-21-2003, 04:19 PM

yep what Dave said

*Zilverado* · 01-21-2003, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
just pull the nozzle out an inch or so...It should make it work better.

Ditto....

arveetek · 01-21-2003, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
just pull the nozzle out an inch or so...It should make it work better.

Agreed. I only insert the nozzle about halfway. Works like a charm.

J-Spec C10 · 01-21-2003, 04:38 PM

doesn't work for me, I've tried it. It is a little faster but not much.

Prerunner1982 · 01-21-2003, 04:39 PM

works for me!

BigRed · 01-21-2003, 04:41 PM

Only works on some pumps. At least that's my experience.

*mike reeh* · 01-21-2003, 09:27 PM

on the 70's trucks (dunno about the 80s trucks), the ribbed nozzle ones wont click into place in the filler hole. and they wont even think about coming on (the nozzle) unless that ribbed part is fully depressed. So you gotta stand there and get a charlie horse in your arm as you hold the nozzle at the right position & angle. Now the other kind, with no ribbed part, just a flat disc, those work awesome. If you have trouble with that kind, your vent and or filler neck main tube are probably collapsed/rotted/etc. The dealer stocks them

Its really all about the vent, too. Dont try using regular tubing for this (ask me how I know)... it will make all the difference in the world when you change that stuff out.

mike

79Shortbox · 01-22-2003, 01:51 AM

Never tried the halfway thing. On some pumps that won't work right, I stick it in the hole (hmmm...) and then turn the handle upside down, so the handle/trigger part is above the nozzle. It pretty much wedges itelf in there and stays until I am done pumping.

One time I was in Montana, filling up a 79 Chevy (LWB-not mine) I hadn't worked out a trick yet, so I was filling it, and it would shut off every three seconds. Attendant came out of the station to see if I was having problems, I guess she saw on her computer how it was filling all screwy, saw I was driving an old Chevy, and said something like "just one of those old Chevies." I smiled and said "yep."

apstguy · 01-22-2003, 11:04 PM

My experience is that the ones with the black ribbed thing makes it so it doesn't work. I just stay away from those stations. Otherwise, I got to the same place that has just the bent metal pipe that works great. Sometime I have to coax it though.

01-21-2003, 03:27 PM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	SLOW fill ups I was wondering if anyone else has a hard time filling the gas tank. Every time I fill up, I have to only squeeze the trigger 1/2 way or less. Otherwise it shuts off. Om sure its because of venting or the filler neck hole. Any suggestions? It takes forever!! __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-21-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Mine does the same thing on most pumps. I usually go to the same gas station that doesn't have the nozzles with the ribbed sleeve on the outside of them. I think those are for recovering fumes and they always cause the pump to shut off. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-21-2003, 04:16 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	just pull the nozzle out an inch or so...It should make it work better. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-21-2003, 04:19 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	yep what Dave said __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-21-2003, 04:38 PM	#7
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	doesn't work for me, I've tried it. It is a little faster but not much. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-21-2003, 04:39 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	works for me! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-21-2003, 04:41 PM	#9
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Only works on some pumps. At least that's my experience. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-21-2003, 09:27 PM	#10
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	on the 70's trucks (dunno about the 80s trucks), the ribbed nozzle ones wont click into place in the filler hole. and they wont even think about coming on (the nozzle) unless that ribbed part is fully depressed. So you gotta stand there and get a charlie horse in your arm as you hold the nozzle at the right position & angle. Now the other kind, with no ribbed part, just a flat disc, those work awesome. If you have trouble with that kind, your vent and or filler neck main tube are probably collapsed/rotted/etc. The dealer stocks them Its really all about the vent, too. Dont try using regular tubing for this (ask me how I know)... it will make all the difference in the world when you change that stuff out. mike

01-22-2003, 01:51 AM	#11
79Shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 28	Never tried the halfway thing. On some pumps that won't work right, I stick it in the hole (hmmm...) and then turn the handle upside down, so the handle/trigger part is above the nozzle. It pretty much wedges itelf in there and stays until I am done pumping. One time I was in Montana, filling up a 79 Chevy (LWB-not mine) I hadn't worked out a trick yet, so I was filling it, and it would shut off every three seconds. Attendant came out of the station to see if I was having problems, I guess she saw on her computer how it was filling all screwy, saw I was driving an old Chevy, and said something like "just one of those old Chevies." I smiled and said "yep."

01-22-2003, 11:04 PM	#12
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	My experience is that the ones with the black ribbed thing makes it so it doesn't work. I just stay away from those stations. Otherwise, I got to the same place that has just the bent metal pipe that works great. Sometime I have to coax it though. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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