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Re: gas tank

To: Brian <kimbrian@shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: gas tank
From: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:37:33 -0700
Brian,

I am forwarding your gas tank question to the list, as I have not had 
this problem.  I never have pressure behind the gas cap, to my knowledge 
(experience at gas pump).

I am assuming that there are plenty of list members who have specific 
experience with this issue.

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com



Brian wrote:

>Hi Steve, I am currently experiencing alot of pressure on my gas tank{s}. I
>beleive this also has something to do with my carburetor leaking {newly
>rebuilt} while at rest in the garage.
> Should I be able to blow through the vent tubes in the wheel well assisted
>by my compressor? I don't seem to have much luck. Should the small hole in
>the inside of the gas cap allow pressure to escape? When I try and blow
>through it I can't. Is it plugged or supposed to be this way? I popped the
>gas cap about an 2 hours ago and there was substantial pressure built, and
>the same again just a few minutes ago. The engine has not been started for
>days. Any thoughts on this?
>Thanks for your time.
>Sincerely,
>Brian Nickels




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