<VV> Filling tank in early model

[Frank DuVal]

I was taught by a long time service station owner/operator (remember 
those, with service?) to fill all Corvairs with the nozzle upside down. 
It has worked well for me for 36 years. I guess there are not that many 
old timers to pass along how to fill the Corvair tank.

My daughter has learned it from me.

Frank DuVal

On 1/6/2012 3:14 PM, J R Read wrote:
> When filling my Rampy I hold the gas nozzle upside down.  Trigger portion
> up.  I look at the gauge before starting and estimate how much gas it will
> need.  When it is a gallon or so on the pump meter under my estimate, I put
> my ear close enough to the filler neck to be able to hear the gas flow.  As
> soon as I hear a gurgle I shut the pump nozzle off.
>
> Works for me.
>
> Later, JR
>
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> "Keep the Love Alive"
>
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>> When I put gas in my 61, I frequently get a backwash of gas splashing back
>> before I shut it off. Is this normal? The previous owner dropped and
>> cleaned the tank. Did he do something that I need to fix?
>>
>> Patrick Murphy
>> 1961 Corvair Lakewood
>>
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