Fuel system question re: vapor lock
Not sure what it is that's happening but as I drive (then stop)the 66 B20 powered Estate I can see and hear bubbles going through the fuel filter.
I also notice fuel stains on the 1/4 panel from fuel seeping past cap. I loosened cap and heard a woosh. No more bubbles. At first I thought it was from heating up the fuel line as its pretty close to the block and t-stat housing. Now I have to wonder if I should use the vented fuel inlet I took off the 68 Estate parts car. It has a 32/36 Weber carb if that matters. It does start hard after sitting. Ideas? Thanks in advance! |
The fuel cap on an estate should be non vented, otherwise fuel will slosh out. However there is a vent hose connected to the filler pipe behind the trim panel. Make sure it isn't blocked. The tank must have an air vent otherwise it'll vacuum lock.
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Also, what is your name? You have been very helpful on this forum, and I appreciate all your comments and posts. Thank you. |
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For sure there was on the 68. I just found it and was surprised. I did have the tank and pipe out of the 66 when I resealed the tank. |
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I'm Peter |
Just getting around to this vent work. I'll add the vent from the 68 Estate to my 66. I am trying to recall was it a filtered vent or what? In case I dont find the old 68 stuff because of the mess in my garage.
If I mod the 66 filler should I look for a particular vent (filter). Anyone have pictures? |
I believe it comes off the filler-tube upwards, and then attaches to a rubber hose, which just goes up, hangs off something or another, then through a hole in the bottom of the rear quarter. Not exactly a simple add-on, I'd be looking for a fuel-cap that vents. Heck, mine might even be a vented one, it is a locking cap. Anyone know if those are vented? I have the original one, painted, and since I won't be living in NY anymore, shouldn't need it. It doesn't look right on an estate anyways.
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DON'T fit a vented cap to an estate!!!! Every time you go round a right hand corner, fuel will slosh out due to the low angle of the filler pipe*. The factory style vent is simply a fitting on the filler pipe for the rubber hose that is described above. Can't believe it would be difficult to replicate.
*Even with the proper sealed cap, when parked with a full tank & the filler to the kerb, just road camber can be enough for fuel to spill out of the filler cap on a hot day as the air on the other side of the tank expands. |
I happen to be messing about in the boot of my estate and saw this vent pipe, i will be putting the trim back tomorrow but before I do I will take a pic for you
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I cleaned up the 68 vent w/nipple. Found it last night. Its not raining here now so I've been out in the yard. I'd love to see the routing and where the exit hole is as I really think the 66 does not/did not have this. Brad |
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