Fuel tank vent

JSP · 04 September 2009, 09:33

Where's the best place to fit the fuel tank vent on the a console? Low down?

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Guessing pointing down so no rain water gets in?

Poly · 04 September 2009, 10:17

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Originally Posted by JSP

Where's the best place to fit the fuel tank vent on the a console? Low down?

Wouldn't have thought so - in the event of a big stuff you will suck water in? Fuel vapour is also heavier than air - if anything is coming back out would assume you want the air rather than expensive fuel first.

Edit - would think you want it above the height of the filler - otherwise you could "overfill" out the breather?

J S · 04 September 2009, 10:25

Yep High up above the filler, and pointing downwards

James

Cypman · 04 September 2009, 11:54

As high up as possible, most vent fittings will be designed to reduce the liklehood of water ingress. In addition, put a vertically positioned 360 degree loop in the vent pipe as you route it between tank and vent fitting, this will considerably reduce the risk of fuel venting when the tank is full or heats up in the sun.
Finally, if you are a smoker, locate the vent well away from your seat!!!

doggypaddle · 04 September 2009, 12:42

top of the A frame

JSP · 04 September 2009, 13:08

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Originally Posted by doggypaddle

top of the A frame

Haven't got one

Thanks for the info lads.
So;
mount higher than the deck plate
Pointing down with a 360deg loop in the tube
And spark up a cig in the bow

Sorted

doggypaddle · 04 September 2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by JSP

Haven't got one

Yeah i know

JSP · 04 September 2009, 15:41

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Originally Posted by doggypaddle

Yeah i know

Git

JSP · 04 September 2009, 15:56

One more thing, does it matter what relation in height the filler and vent are to each other?

wavelength · 04 September 2009, 17:08

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Yep High up above the filler, and pointing downwards

James

short term memory loss Mr JSP?

JSP · 04 September 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by wavelength

short term memory loss Mr JSP?

You've lost me there mate. First one I've installed.

wavelength · 04 September 2009, 17:21

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You've lost me there mate. First one I've installed

I wus pointing out that JS had told you that a few replies back-or at least I think I was as I have forgot now

JSP · 04 September 2009, 17:23

D'oh! See what you mean....I'll get my coat

JSP · 04 September 2009, 17:48

Jesus I've just read back through this thread and it wasn't only J S who told me about the height compared to the filler. Think it's time for a cold one!