Re: RE: RE: Re: Fuel Filling Dilemma..

From: George T. Geissinger (ustow@ptd.net)
Date: Wed Feb 21 2001 - 23:24:51 EST


I don't think you would get into the tank most cars and trucks today have a
check valve in the tubes, looks like a ping pong ball. This is so the gas
doesn't spill out in a roll over. Sounds like your vent is blocked. If air
cang come out fuel cant go in.
GEORGE!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 10:42 PM
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Re: Fuel Filling Dilemma..

> Oh, also David, be careful with that snake. On the QC the filler tube is
> not that long. Don't go hitting the bottom of the tank with it and mess
up
> your fuel pump.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 7:36 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Fuel Filling Dilemma..
>
>
> Have you checked to see if you have something in the filler tube. Make
sure
> you have a clean plumber's snake and see if the tube's blocked. Maybe
> someone's pissed at you and decided to do that. Do you have a locking gas
> cap? Of course, with your cold weather locking gas caps can sometimes be
a
> problem too. I don't know what else to tell you.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David D.
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 7:21 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Fuel Filling Dilemma..
>
>
> Ok,i go to fill up my Dakota tonight.it is +4 degrees out.I put the nozzle
> in the tank,and barely a little fuel got in and it clicked off.
>
> I tried 4 different pumps(got in 9.00,but it took about 10 minutes)
> Went to a different station,sure enough,the same thing happened.
>
> When the gas was put in,and i stopped pumping,i would hear a gurgling
> sound,like something was in the fuel filler tube.
>
> Anyone have an idea for this scenario??
> Has anyone had this problem happen to you?
> Is it the cold?. I did have the Dak washed yesterday(under flush)
>
>
> "This is a job for Bernd or Ron"
>
>
>
>
>



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