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Re: post engine swap update

To: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>, "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: post engine swap update
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 06:38:36 -0500 reply-type=original with any abuse report
References: <20050908042449.F136DD632@smtpout-3202.bay.webtv.net>
> Since the engine is no longer "pulling" air/vapors from the fuel (tank) 
> system via the charcoal cannister, replace your non-vented fuel cap with 
> the older, vented type.

Uhh, Cap'n, the TANK is supposed to be pulling the vapors from the 
cannister, NOT vice versa. The "vacuum" created by the fuel being pumped to 
the carbs is intended to suck the vapors out of the cannister, hence the 
need for a non-vented cap.
David Lieb
1972 Blue with vented gas cap (now) 





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