Gas tank question

[Joe]

I can only fill the gas tank on my 65 Skylark about 1/2 way before fuel comes spilling out of the filler neck. I have tried putting in gas very slowly with the same results. Is there a vent or something that could be clogged up? I know the tank is only half full. It isn't the gauge.
Any help would be appreciated.

Joe

[telriv]

My guess would be the fuel tank vent is clogged or kinked which is stopping/restricting the escape of air as fuel is being pumped in. I've even seen where spiders/bees/wasps have built homes in the vent pipes/tubes. This is what I would check 1st. It's the easiest & costs no $$$$$. If you don't have one get a chassis manual it will save you many times the cost by saving you money on repairs that you will find you are capable of doing & also goes though what & how to troubleshoot certain systems with diagrams.

Tom T.

[Joe]

Thanks Tom! That vent would probably be on the top of the tank?
Joe

[telriv]

I believe, but I could be wrong. If I remember correctly the filler neck is behind the license plate. Correct??? If it is, normally there will be a hose from the top of the tank to the top of the filler neck. Those most in the "Know" are at www.65GS.com. You could ask there & get an "Exact" answer.

Tom T.

[Joe]

Thanks again, I will check that.

Joe