fuel tank installation

[M4rk]

Hi,

I'm just about to install the fuel tank in my serise 2 fhc and noticed the vent just has a short pipe attached going to nowhere, I can't find any extenernal outlet in the boot for this to attach to, is this just left to vent into the boot?

Thanks in advance for any help

Mark

[MarekH]

No, that would be a complete disaster and would spray petrol all over the boot. If you are referring to a single 8-9mm vent pipe next to the filler and you have no corresponding connection at the filler pipe, then I suggest you blank it off.

If you are referring to a fuel tank vapour recovery system which goes to a charcoal cannister and on to the carburettors, then you should consult the relevant manual.

Your parts manual should show you which is which.

kind regards
Marek

[288gto]

Mark, if you do blank it off, just make sure the petrol cap is a vented one and that it is working otherwise you run the risk of creating a vacuum in the tank when drawing fuel or pressurising it in warm weather.

Simon

[M4rk]

Thanks,

It's a USA car I am converting I've taken the canister out so I will block the vent and use a vented filler cab.
Thanks for the help just wanted to beb sure before I fit the tank, I didn't fancy having to take it out again if I had done the wrong thing, it looks like a tight fit.

Cheers

Mark

[288gto]

Mark, if you have a look at Chrisvine's blog, a member on here, there is a very good write up with photos of how he did his.

Simon

[M4rk]

Hi Simon,

Thanks, useful website