Classic/Antique Car Repair/1967 mustang/289

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Expert: - 5/1/2011


Question
I have a 67 mustang. Every time I'm at the gas station filling up, the gas spits out. I have a hard time filling up. Do you have any suggesting?

Answer
Look in the filler tube and see if you can see something that is blocking the air from getting out A's the fuel goes in. The filler is designed to vent as you fill up. Look for a dent in the filler tube. Something might have dented it and it is pinched off. Beyond this, try a slow fill rate, I'm sure you tried this, and try different depth of insertion of the nozzle.
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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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