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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 09:59 AM
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'65 f85 fuel tank spews back

When fueling the tank on my '65 f85 the fuel spews back something terrible before it's even half full. I then have to slowly "throttle" the pump trigger a little at a time and can never get the tank completely full. Even with that it will spew the last bit when I release the filler.
If I find a station where I can fuel while parked down hill it does better, but still have to be careful.
Anyone have an idea what's going on here?
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 10:06 AM
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Check your tank vents.
Old Jan 14, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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Makes sense. Are there more than one? Can I get to them without removing the tank? Thanks
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