Filling fuel tank problem

[Nimrod26]

When I try filling my fuel tank (poly) at the pump, the pump nozzle almost immediately shuts off like it’s suppose to when the tank is full. No matter how little I squeeze the handle it shuts off. I have to squeeze it lightly then let go and repeat it dozens of time to fill the tank. Has this been a problem with any of you?

 

[Ross]

Yes, I get that too with the aluminum tank. Back the filling nozzle up, and let some air in there, and the issue goes away. Change the angle it goes down the pipe sometimes helps too.

 

[Nimrod26]

Yes, I get that too with the aluminum tank. Back the filling nozzle up, and let some air in there, and the issue goes away. Change the angle it goes down the pipe sometimes helps too.

well I tried backing the nozzle out using different lengths and it still shuts off. I guess I should experiment with it more and try to find the happy spot.

Thanks

 

[Gtstorey]

How much evap equipment is on the station hose? Some places have a lot more emissions requirements than others. If yours has one that has sophisticated evap equipment then the vent hose may not be big enough.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

The 1/4 inch vent hose is not big enough for the new gas station pumps - as @Gtstorey stated - to react to the fuel tank venting back into the pump handle versus the amount of air that needs to exit the tank to keep up with the amount of fuel going into the tank. A 3/8 or 5/16 or even a 1/2 inch vent line is probably needed. Retro fitting this may take some creativity. As an alternate, get a 5 gallon Gerry can, fill it, and then pour it into you fuel tank - just trying to think out of the box.

 

[Sluggonaut]

Yep, I look like I've never filled my tank before every time I fill up. I just move it around until it works.

 

[Sebnuts]

Had the same problem with my first fillup. I just keep a hand on the nozzle and barely squeeze it to keep the flow low. Kinda sucks holding it the whole time, but at least it's a small tank and doesn't hold much (that's what she said).

 

[Nimrod26]

Sounds like it’s alway been a problem. Thank you for all you responses. I’ll work on it and see if I can improve on it.

 

[Jmar1622]

I have tohave the nozzle as far in as possible or it does this

 

[Robinjo]

Yep, I look like I've never filled my tank before every time I fill up. I just move it around until it works.

Same. Sometimes I can do it full blast but most times it's a tricky balance of placement and barely squeezing the trigger