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RE: gas smell

To: <Carmods@aol.com>, <tigers@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: gas smell
From: "Theo Smit" <theo.smit@dynastream.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 13:39:48 -0600
10 psi? Let's see... The tanks are about 15" x 12", so the sides alone have
a surface area of 180 square inches each... That would amount to over 3000
pounds of force trying to split the seams of the tanks. I don't think that
more than 2 PSI is prudent. You should still be able to hear or otherwise
(soap solution?) detect any leak.

Best regards,
Theo

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Carmods@aol.com
Sent: June 13, 2005 1:27 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: gas smell

Hi Steve,
 
If you pressurize your tank above say 10 psi for too long a time, you may
force gasoline through the float bowel valve and fill the engine with
gasoline. 
At least with a Holly.  
 
 

  John Logan





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