I'm having a problem getting petrol into the tank at anything more than a trickle. Pump just cuts out if I try to put any decent flow in. Is this a common thing - am I just impatient or is there something going on that I/a more gifted mechanic can fix?
Help - Id much rather be driving my 911 than breathing fumes down at BP.
I've had this before. I find twisting the pump handle 180 so the trigger's facing the hood helps. God knows why it is, but on a couple of occasions I've turned around to find petrol pouring over my front wing when the tanks nowhere near full. Maybe something to do with the angle of the pipe in to the tank.
i found that if i dont push the nozzle right in the flow will be fine........... so push it right in then retract almost to the point of being able to see the petrol coming out and it will be fine.
good luck
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Yes I also find I have to do this. But I still take it slow with the flow. Got caught out yesterday though and got a backwash of petrol all over my hand and up my arm. Nice.
My local garage told me that you have to give the pump lever full throttle otherwise the self-stop mechanism doesn't work. Seems to conflict with what you've found!
Roger -
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I tried a few techniques (first proper run out) - Gerald's plan worked. Should be fine so long as I remember to keep alert (or I'll wash my shoes in gasoline). Cheers all.
Only had the 911 a few weeks so just getting to learn (and love) the quirks. I'll be back with more questions I'm sure.
I twist the handle 180º and that works great....all the time everytime....but then again i also wedge the cap in the pump throttle, at least i look cool checking my oil, hair, watch ect ect when it overflows...
King_Jut wrote:I twist the handle 180º and that works great....all the time everytime....but then again i also wedge the cap in the pump throttle, at least i look cool checking my oil, hair, watch ect ect when it overflows...