Vent Question
11-07-2005 | 08:00 PM
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Vent Question
I am building my first gasser and have been reading many posts on venting the fuel tank.
What is the problem with using a check valve in the vent line. It appears there must be some reason that I found no info on this method.
Would't this essentially provide the same action as the fuel cap on a chain saw, weed eater, etc. Air goes in, nothing goes out.
It would, of course, have to be removed for fueling.
Just curious !
What is the problem with using a check valve in the vent line. It appears there must be some reason that I found no info on this method.
Would't this essentially provide the same action as the fuel cap on a chain saw, weed eater, etc. Air goes in, nothing goes out.
It would, of course, have to be removed for fueling.
Just curious !
11-07-2005 | 08:32 PM
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RE: Vent Question
I believe you might have answered your own question , "Air goes in , nothing goes out "
You dont need any pressure build up in a gas fuel tank , the check valve would allow pressure to build up in the tank .
Have you ever opened up a well shaken hot fuel can , they can build up a lot of pressure , possibly enough to rupture a tank or force a line off.
You dont need any pressure build up in a gas fuel tank , the check valve would allow pressure to build up in the tank .
Have you ever opened up a well shaken hot fuel can , they can build up a lot of pressure , possibly enough to rupture a tank or force a line off.
