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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moreno Valley
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Gas back splash while filling gas.
Somewhat at a loss here, just bought this truck a 73 C-20 and like it a lot.
However the owner told me that I would have to turn the gasoline handle upside down while filling the tank, otherwise i would spill gasoline. Sure enough he was right, but I cannot find any visible reason why it does not let the gas in without having some of it come out. And I have to dispense it at 1/10 gal speed, faster creates a spill to. Can somebody help the newbie out, and possibly turn me on to a link for a repair if possible? Also my shifting indicator is not working, the owner mentioned adjusting the cable, and to be careful, is there any tread on this, I hate to mess it up. TIA Max |
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Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
There was just a big thread on this... California trucks or something.
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Rhode Island/Vermont
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
As far as the shift indicator thing goes, I'm assuming this is an automatic truck and you are talking about the PRNDL letters with the needle...
There is a little metal clip attached to a wire that clips onto the edge of your steering column collar. This is the round tube shaped part that rotates when you pull the lever up or down to change the gears. Based on what you are mentioning I foresee two possibilities: 1) the clip itself is stretched out and does not keep a tight grip on the column anymore thus winding up reading out of place. 2) a previous owner had either broken the clip off the cable or something of that nature so that when the little wire no longer tugs on the indicator. The wire is small and thin, however, if it does break or is broken it is not a difficult repair to make and replace it with a new one, and the part is fairly cheap either used here on the board or through LMC truck or similar vendor... First step is going to be seeing what the cause of your problem is, and without my truck outside where I am right now to look at I cannot recall if you need to pull the gauge bezel off to expose the part the clip/wire attached to or not... but I am inclined to think you will need to from memory. Go slow and gentle on removing the screws, starting with the four little ones on the plastic trim piece under the column so as not to crack anything and you should be fine... all in all maybe a 20-30 minute repair |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moreno Valley
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
79 silvarado thanks for the detailed info, i'm going to do it.
Square_78 thanks to you for the reply, this tread you referred to is that on this site or other site (California trucks) not so savvy yet with what is all available in the truck world. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
We just had a discussion about the gas fill a few weeks ago it seems.
Turns out the guys having trouble live in California and have those goofy EPA vapor fill nozzles at the pumps. I've never had an issue filling my truck anywhere unless I'm over in California dealing with those pumps, then I have issues. As a matter of fact I have an issue filling all my classic cars over there. I'm guessing you live in Cali?? |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moreno Valley
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Firebirdjones yes I do
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Location: Phoenix AZ
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
I have the same problem with my truck and I live here in Phoenix AZ. It is ridiculous how slow I have to fill my tank!
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Does Phoenix have any of those vapor style nozzles? I get down there every other week in various parts of town and I can't remember running into any...
I'd say that's probably an issue with your truck then. |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: el paso, tx
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Funny how this got posted!
I live in El Paso Tx, i was filling up my 1977 chevy siverado yesterday and it did the same thing. Had a hard time filling the tank. I had to hold the handle upright and slowing fill the tank. My 86 square body does not have that problem. |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
I can fill either of my tanks on my 79 without a hickup,,,that is until I run into those vapor style California pumps. I've driven this truck accross country 3-4 times and I remember running into these pumps in some other states as well.
Keep in mind I never pump full speed anyway and prefer to control the flow. I don't trust the auto shut off features. I fill at about half speed and it always works just fine for me,,,,I don't even turn the nozzle upside down. Those vapor nozzles on the other hand where you have to pull back the vapor cup to even activate the nozzle is another story, those are a pain in the rump. |
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Location: Plumas Lake, CA
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moreno Valley
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Thanks to all who have replied to my shout for assistance, think that this forum is made up of very decent folks, and I appreciate the input.
If some Professor Gadget or other Maverick on this board figures out how to expedite getting gas in the tank without spilling using the nozzles in Kalifurnia, I for one would be glad to hear about it, maybe we should get it patented ![]() Thanks Guys. Max |
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Estacada, Oregon
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Same way here in Oregon too just go slow and it should be fine.
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Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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Re: Gas back splash while filling gas.
Max, so long as you have to deal with the California vapor recovery nozzles, there is no cure. I've been dealing with this matter for 34+ years.
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