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Re: [TR] gas cap venting

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Subject: Re: [TR] gas cap venting
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2015 12:09:29 -0700
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Apparently some are, but most are not.  As Jonas posted, there is a vent on the 
top of the tank; but the cap I have has what appears
to be a factory vent hole in it.
 
Even without the hole, I don't think they seal perfectly.  The plate that 
actually closes the opening has a pin going through the
middle (which carries the spring), and there is no seal where the pin 
penetrates the plate.  But I wouldn't rely on that to pass
enough air to allow fuel to flow to the engine.

-- Randall 

 


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From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of dave n
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 11:45 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] gas cap venting


are TR3 and TR4/a gas caps vented?


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