Got tired of holding the gas pump nozzle.., Easy fix |
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Got tired of holding the gas pump nozzle.., Easy fix |
oakdalecurtis |
Apr 28 2017, 08:08 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
While refueling my 914 for the last 20 years, I have had to hold the gas pump nozzle anti vapor ring up while pumping the gas in because the pump nozzles don't go into the tank far enough. I finally cut a ring of tubing (almost any kind will work) and attached it with a chain near the tank. Here's a pic of the ring and attachment, how it goes on the tank, and the pump in it. The inside diameter of the ring must be greater than 1 5/8 inches and no larger OD than 2 1/2 inches, and the length should be between 1/2 and 5/8 of an inch to space the pump nozzle properly. It's so nice to put the nozzle in now and click it on till the tank is full!
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ljubodraz |
Apr 28 2017, 10:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 4-May 14 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 17,312 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Must be a California thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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bdstone914 |
Apr 28 2017, 10:40 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Yup, Vapor recovery. |
colingreene |
Apr 28 2017, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I dont actually think its a bad idea though.
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MartyYeoman |
Apr 28 2017, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
Brilliant!!
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Krieger |
Apr 28 2017, 11:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
I like this a lot! This problem is annoying. I think I will just keep the spacer on the floor of the trunk though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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forrestkhaag |
Apr 29 2017, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I wonder if Mikey has seen this.................. It could be made to fit inside of the filler neck to avoid spillage which Jerry will have you arrested for...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)
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TheCabinetmaker |
Apr 30 2017, 08:02 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Another reason to not live in California.
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stevend914 |
Apr 30 2017, 08:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 13-December 16 From: Saint Louis Member No.: 20,670 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I dont actually think its a bad idea though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Every time I fill up I have to readjust the nozzle so it won't trip off. Definitely making one of these. |
bdstone914 |
Apr 30 2017, 08:58 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Porsche has a "fix" for the later 911's that have frequent problems with vapor valve malfunction. It is a ring like the above with notches around the top edge to let the vapor escape and defeat the recovery. They sell it at half the price of the correct piece with no notches.
Maybe I should report them to CARB and EPA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
bdstone914 |
Apr 30 2017, 09:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I wonder if Mikey has seen this.................. It could be made to fit inside of the filler neck to avoid spillage which Jerry will have you arrested for...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) I think this only applies to later cars with the plastic expansion tanks. I wonder if selling a part like this would require CARB compliance ? |
Mark Henry |
Apr 30 2017, 09:06 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Won't work here as all self serve pumps don't have the trigger locks, so you have to hold it the whole time anyways.
Except for Costco, for some reason they all have trigger locks. I guess they figure you smart enough to buy gas there you're smart enough to figure out a trigger lock. We buy gas from Costco often, .02-.09 cents cheaper plus 2 % on the card. |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 30 2017, 09:18 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I don't drive mine enough for this to bother me. Problem is the automatic shut off will kick in when the tank reaches around 10 gallons. Then I have to pull back the vapor recovery corrugated part to top off the tank. Right no I do this 3-4 times a year (at my present rate of use).
I think this is neat and corny at the same time... |
oakdalecurtis |
Apr 30 2017, 09:27 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
My tank holds more than 10 gallons??? My teener runs so good now that I have been driving it a lot more. And the weather is finally better now too. And I'm lazy when I can be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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stevend914 |
Apr 30 2017, 09:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 13-December 16 From: Saint Louis Member No.: 20,670 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I don't drive mine enough for this to bother me. Problem is the automatic shut off will kick in when the tank reaches around 10 gallons. Then I have to pull back the vapor recovery corrugated part to top off the tank. Right no I do this 3-4 times a year (at my present rate of use). I think this is neat and corny at the same time... I filled up 16 times from March 22 thru April 8 and expect the same in May/June when I go to NM/WCR/CO. |
Krieger |
Apr 30 2017, 09:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Okay Curtis, I'm in for a group buy on the rubber.
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ConeDodger |
Apr 30 2017, 09:54 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,757 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
A solution to a problem I don't really have. But cool...
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dlkawashima |
Apr 30 2017, 10:57 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I think this problem mainly exists on the later tanks ...
I don't have a problem with the '73 as you can see by the picture below, but with the '75 I do have to hold the nozzle while filling. Thanks for the tip! |
shoguneagle |
Apr 30 2017, 06:49 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
Like the idea. What type of rubber, diameter, and length did you use? It appears the length of the hose could help to or prevent the pump handle from shutting off prior complete fill up. What about the rubber standing to the fuel?
I am thinking of using wire enforced, hydraulic pressure lines. Only if the diameter ls large enough for the tank filler opening. |
SirAndy |
Apr 30 2017, 07:18 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Another reason to not live in California. You are free to inhale gas fumes, i for one like my brain without benzene and toluene. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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