About gas filler screens

[DougVieyra]

BarnStuf, post # 5:
"The screen does NOT have to be removed to put gas in the tank. My Model A's have always had the screen since new and in no way does it cause a filling the tank problem in my experience."
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Doug responds:
""The screen DOES have to be removed to put gas in the tank. My Model A's have always had the screen since new and in every way it does cause filling the tank to be problem in my experience."
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As an aside, I will say that I always have the 'spark arrester' screen inside my gas tank, except when filling the tank with gas. And yes, it is a bitch to struggle to remove it, set it aside, fill my tank, and then re-install the screen. And I have been filling my tank this way for over 50 years.
But for me, it IS worth the hassle.

I also use a felt-lined canvas apron 'bib' to cover the top of the cowl when filling the tank. There inevitably seems to be a Murphy Law in effect that says odds are that there WILL be a few errant drops that find it their 'duty' to drip on the cowl top.