Gas always splashes out at the pump

[Jon O.]

1972 Newport. Every time I fill her up with gas, a little bit splashes out when the tank is full. The pump doesn't kick off fast enough. If I listen real close I can hear when it gets near the end and slow down, but it seems to always not stop until it comes out. Is there any remedy for this?

 

[commando1]

. Is there any remedy for this?

Yes. Keep your hand on the handle.

 

[Jon O.]

Yes. Keep your hand on the handle.

I already do that. I'm not dumb enough to use the lever when I have a problem like this.

 

[Mr C]

No "remedy" just gotta listen and finesse it.

 

[Newport 66]

Same issue with the Newport. I just fill it slower. Saves a mess and usually someone wants to talk about the car anyway, so I'm patient.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Put your ear down real close. When it gets wet stop.

 

[commando1]

@stubs300

 

[70bigblockdodge]

@stubs300

Wait!
Let me get marshmallows.

 

[Newport 66]

Light a match and look in the filler tube?

Wait!
Let me get marshmallows.

Light a match and look in the filler tube? That'll toast your marshmallows.....

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Light a match and look in the filler tube?

Light a match and look in the filler tube? That'll toast your marshmallows.....

Where do you find a match?

 

[bluefury361]

Where do you find a match?

In Hollywood.......... Haven't used that one in a long time.

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

And be aware of the angle of the pavement in conjunction to the car on top of it. My '59 must go slow near the end but listen and you will hear it getting full. My '04 GTO must have a significant pavement pitch or will only go about ten cents at a time before it kicks out.

 

[68_fury_ragtop]

I have the same issue also on several cars. As others said. just listen carefully for the sound to change and you know you are getting close. The problem with that, is also many of the pumps now play commerciald or music so you cant listen for the pirch change and end up getting a face full. The nozzle size and angle of the pumps now, just dont work well with the old cars.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Never had a problem in my 68 Charger.

 

[Newport 66]

Never had a problem in my 68 Charger.

Makes sense for the filler to be on top of the quarter panel. Wonder if that was done for a reason more than just style?

 

[Newport 66]

Where do you find a match?

@match.com?

 

[70bigblockdodge]

@match.com?

Nope, not going there.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Makes sense for the filler to be on top of the quarter panel. Wonder if that was done for a reason more than just style?

Style, they wanted a filler on both sides. Bean counters said no.
The Roadrunner and Belvedere have it behind the license plate.
The Charger is a model specific gas tank because of filler.

 

[1978 NYB]

Light a match and look in the filler tube?

Light a match and look in the filler tube? That'll toast your marshmallows.....

X2

 

[Jon O.]

And be aware of the angle of the pavement in conjunction to the car on top of it. My '59 must go slow near the end but listen and you will hear it getting full. My '04 GTO must have a significant pavement pitch of will only go about ten cents at a time before it kicks out.

Now that you mention it, it would make logical sense that the aged and low rear springs may be contributing to my problem.

P.S. Thanks ya'll for the smart A** replies