1996 Lincoln Continental fuel

Tiny
MGSTUBBS
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  • 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
The gas spits back when I try to fill the tank, It will fill slowly from a gas can but cant get a pump to work.
have pulled the gas tank and it and the pipes are clean & clear. The fresh air hose from the canister to the engine is clear. It seems the tank is not venting whentrying to fill.
Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 11:26 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Check the vapor valve on the top of the tank, also you may need new vapor lines or charcoal canister.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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The vapor valve on top of the tank is molded?Glued into the tank. Does someone make a replacement valve or does the tank have to be replaced. The lines appear to be clear when air is blown through them but it also appears there are 2 valves on top?
Thanks
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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I believe yours will have to have a new tank. Take it in and have a shop do a charcoal canister test.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help, I'll let you know
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 AT 7:58 PM

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