Need fuel fill info

[jeffcotten]

Having trouble on my 2005 CHAMP 189. I can’t put gas in it it will not except the gas which I guess means a blocked overflow valve or vent valve but I don’t know for sure can anybody give me some advice on what to do short of having to take the gas tank out

[K-ach]

Try putting a block of wood, (2x4 works for me), under the trailer tire on the fill side. It may not be a vent problem. On mine it's the angle of the fill tube going to the tank. No splash back since I started doing this. I think some others have found that this works as well.

[grout-scout]

I have a 2005 198 and it’s the biggest PITA that I have ever seen. I have to wrap a rag around the fill hole and force the first 3 gallons into it. It will spit back easily 1/4 of a gallon during that first couple of gallons. Always spits back when I turn the handle off at the end too. I’ve contemplated selling it, just because of this 1 reason.

[jarhead175]

Been happening or just started? If it has been a issue make sure the fill line and vent line are as straight as possible. If they have a low spot it will cause a "ponding" effect not allowing fuel or vapors to pass. If either has a low spot take the end that you have the easiest access to and shorten it a couple of inches.
If it just started more than likely something is clogging the vent.

[Tx Champ]

Been happening or just started? If it has been a issue make sure the fill line and vent line are as straight as possible. If they have a low spot it will cause a "ponding" effect not allowing fuel or vapors to pass.

It's a Champion thing and I think it boils down to sags in the vent line. I'm on my 3rd one and they all did it. When I swapped out the harness on my 210, I had to connect new wires to the sending unit. While in there, I made sure the vent was a straight shot from the tank to the vent and it seems to have fixed it.

[jarhead175]

My Champion did it and both my Chargers had the same issue.

[Tx Champ]

My 210 is not bad if you held the nozzle upside down. Don't know what that has to do with anything. Got a buddy with a late 90s Ranger 461VS and he stuffs paper towels around the nozzle when he fills up..

[Ed R]

My 2006 198 does the same. Most gas stations have a slight slope in one direction. I "eyeball" the slop and try to get my fill on the up-slope side, makes a difference. And, same as Reggie, I turn the nozzle upside down, but still can't fill at full-bore.

[getfished]

My 210 does it also. I pulled off the cover behind the seats and ziptied a couple folded washcloths to the fill and vent line to support them as straight as possible. That helped a little. Inserting the fill nozzle upside down helps a little also. When I have enough fuel I realease the nozzle slowly. That helps a little also. Overall it's an unnecessary issue. Most times I wrap a few paper towels around the nozzle to try to keep it off the boat.