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Just put a new gas tank in a 1985 Bronco, now when you put gas in it, it sprays back at you. Is there a vent plugged somewhere or something?

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You might have pinched a vent hose upon installation.have also seen dirt daubers build nests in the vent hose if it was open for more than a day.

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