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Date:         Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:44:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas tank hard to fill
Comments: To: Gordon <gordonmahung@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <7D67B929-A7EC-460F-89BE-B179DA151561@gmail.com>
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I has this, and ended up replacing the venting stuff per Van-Cafe: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_42_114/gas-overflows-when-you-fill-your-tank.html

Problem solved :o)

On Fri 01/13 2017 07:40, Gordon wrote: > I've been having a harder time filling my 89 Westy's gas tank more and more. Something is blocking or causing back pressure such that the gas station nozzle is made to stop. I am forced to slowly feed the tank an ounce at a time and it takes forever with much spill over. I've tried several stations and it isn't them, I'm afraid. > > I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way there? Anyone know what part may be the culprit? > > Thanks, > - g >

toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett: It's almost (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | impossible to ride a rock and roll (http://www.dugbert.com) | motorbike and stay on for three verses.


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