1957 Gas Tank will not accept the maximum amount of gas

[Zoopie]

1957's gas tank is very slow to accept gas and it seems as though I can't fill it all the way up, providing my gauge is correct. However I did run out of gas and getting to a gas station, it only took $4.00, something is way off. I even sent in a mini camera to look down the pipe that goes to the tank, clear. I noticed a small pipe about 4 inches down the pipe and then entering back into it 4 to 5 inches below. Could there be a venting issue in this smaller pipe, thoughts?

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[tbird]

Please include your model year in the subject on future posts. I added it for you.

 

[Angry Bird]

I have heard of a condition in rubber hoses wherein the interior lining deterioates and causes restriction either reducing or stopping the flow of the fluids. Not dead sure but sounds like a blockage or a crimp in the fuel line.

I experienced a similar situation with a brake line rubber hose a number of years ago which restricted the brake fluid causing the brakes to seize and over heat.

Either way you have a fuel line blockage.

Gord

 

[Sylvester]

I have heard of a condition in rubber hoses wherein the interior lining deterioates and causes restriction either reducing or stopping the flow of the fluids. Not dead sure but sounds like a blockage or a crimp in the fuel line.

I experienced a similar situation with a brake line rubber hose a number of years ago which restricted the brake fluid causing the brakes to seize and over heat.

Either way you have a fuel line blockage.

Gord

Maybe its a different issue. Its not picking up any fuel after it gets to that low ? Idk

 

[Sylvester]

Please include your model year in the subject on future posts. I added it for you.

It says 1957 from the start .

 

[Sylvester]

1957's gas tank is very slow to accept gas and it seems as though I can't fill it all the way up, providing my gauge is correct. However I did run out of gas and getting to a gas station, it only took $4.00, something is way off. I even sent in a mini camera to look down the pipe that goes to the tank, clear. I noticed a small pipe about 4 inches down the pipe and then entering back into it 4 to 5 inches below. Could there be a venting issue in this smaller pipe, thoughts?

 

[Sylvester]

When you ran out of gas . Was it reading empty.

 

[Sylvester]

It says 1957 from the start .

Sorry , Im getting tha hang of things here . I think its cool . So Ive some posts out of place.

 

[fordrodsteven]

I don't know of differences in tank fillers between the three years. I have to admit though that the parts books show different tanks for the three different years. I know the difference between the '55 and the '56 is the location of the fuel gauge opening in the tank. I'm not versed in any differences on the '57 tank. I DO know however that I have two 1955 gas tanks under the bench in the garage and I can look straight down the fill tube and see the bottom of the tank. I don't see how there could be any restriction. I hope you figure it out on your car.

 

[Zoopie]

When you ran out of gas . Was it reading empty.

Gas gauge was not operating at that point in time.

 

[Zoopie]

I have heard of a condition in rubber hoses wherein the interior lining deterioates and causes restriction either reducing or stopping the flow of the fluids. Not dead sure but sounds like a blockage or a crimp in the fuel line.

I experienced a similar situation with a brake line rubber hose a number of years ago which restricted the brake fluid causing the brakes to seize and over heat.

Either way you have a fuel line blockage.

Gord

I would think that in the case that you state that it would cause the engine to stall, no?

 

[Ward 57]

1957's gas tank is very slow to accept gas and it seems as though I can't fill it all the way up, providing my gauge is correct. However I did run out of gas and getting to a gas station, it only took $4.00, something is way off. I even sent in a mini camera to look down the pipe that goes to the tank, clear. I noticed a small pipe about 4 inches down the pipe and then entering back into it 4 to 5 inches below. Could there be a venting issue in this smaller pipe, thoughts?

I would go with the venting issue.

 

[Zoopie]

Ward- Do you know if this vent tube is replaceable or is it a whole new tank?
thanks-
cam

 

[Douglemmo]

I would go with the venting issue.

Hi,
There is nothing w/r to a 57 tank that would prevent you from filling it up until it overflows.

The cap has a very small vent hole in it that could possibly be plugged which would effect the flow of gas to the engine when driving. There is also a screen strainer at the inlet of the fuel line leaving the tank which could be dirty thus effecting fuel flow to the engine.

Concerning the accuracy of your fuel gage. It could be the gage or the sending unit - or both. The sending unit can be accessed through a plate in the floor of the trunk - the float could have sunk. You can move the float up and down to see the effect on the gage reading. The rod can be bent to "adjust" the reading. Grounding the wire that connects the sending unit to the gage and the needle should go to full scale . If the needle doesn't move - the gage or wiring is bad.

Good Luck,

 

[Zoopie]

Got the vent tube but do not know where it goes, thought it would be down the filler neck but no. Any ideas?