Fuel Spitback at the Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

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  1. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    This topic has been covered before, but it seems that Ford covered it:

    FORD TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
    BULLETIN NUMBER 104
    MARCH 5, 1976
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    Under Maverick/Comet it has listed:​
    1975-76 Slow Fuel Tank Fill and/or Fuel Spitback at the Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

    Does anybody have this bulletin? It would be nice to see how Ford suggested fixing this.

    One could buy the bulletin here:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0301209802&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT
     
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    I Googled it and it says it's covered in an "article 1355" which is a replacement fuel filler neck. God knows what part # it is,cause that was all I could find. I'm sure there are a lot of these on cars in junkyards. Mine does this too,and I've just gotten used to it being slow. Mines a 74,though,so I don't even know if the newer pipe would fit my car.
     
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    Is that the neck with the flapper maybe?
     
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  4. Jean Doll

    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    Funny how that bulletin only goes to 1976. My '77 Maverick always blows back fuel if I fill it up too fast or too full. Apparently whatever the problem was it continued for one more year. I too would like to know how FORD went about fixing this problem.
     
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    I think that the main problem now is that newer gas pumps run a lot faster than the ones in the 70s. I have only been able to use them at about half-speed.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I have a stack of bulletins, I wonder if I've got it...
     
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    I would like to find a fix, if you guys find one.

    It is annoying...and embarrassing.
     
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    My filler tube is empty -- no vent tube and no unleaded fuel restriction -- and it doesn't splash back. But, I don't run the pump full speed. Always run it at about .1 gal/sec on any car. Works for me.
     
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    I should trailer the disassembled Comet over to the local dealership... "Hey guys, I got this bulletin in the mail... could you knock it out real quick? Im gonna go grab a coffee." :tiphat:
     
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    Yeah, but who wants to spend half an hour at the pump, unless there is a cute chick at the pump next to you...

    I used to keep the key ON an watch the fuel gauge through the back window, but the new tachometer is in the way. Now, I just pump until it clicks, or most likely, splashes back, then feed it slow until I see it gurgling just at the turn down.
     
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    .1 gal/sec = 6 gal/min. Gives you time to check out who else is pumping. :D
     
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  12. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I just googled it. This thread came up Number 4 on the list. :D
     
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    In B.C I have never had a problem...but everytime I go south of the border..tidal wave! I can only put fuel in by barely squeezin' and even then it will click off a few times. Your pumps are waaay faster..
     
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    Turn the nozzle to about 8 o'clock, and the issue goes away.
     
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    That's exactly what I do, how about that?:thumbs2:
     
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