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Nvbowtie 09-19-2003 04:47 AM

Fuel Sending unit lines ?
 
I have my new sending unit, it has 3 lines I will only be using the large draw line from the tank to the fuel pump.

I did away with the canisters and there is no return fuel lines.

What should I do with the other two line outlets on top of the sending unit ? plug em ??? do any need to breath ???

79BIG10 09-19-2003 06:24 PM

I plugged my return lines off when I replaced the fuel line to the pump from the valve on the bed rail. The other I think is a vent but I routed my vent lines together where the charcoal canisters were. I would vent one with a breathable cap where fumes go out but nothing comes in.

Nvbowtie 09-19-2003 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
I plugged my return lines off when I replaced the fuel line to the pump from the valve on the bed rail. The other I think is a vent but I routed my vent lines together where the charcoal canisters were. I would vent one with a breathable cap where fumes go out but nothing comes in.
breathable cap ????

79BIG10 09-20-2003 12:28 AM

It's a cap that goes inline. It's a vent cap like on the rear axle. It has a vent tube there as well.

Nvbowtie 09-20-2003 01:11 AM

Where can you buy it ?

79BIG10 09-20-2003 01:14 AM

Not sure on that. Probably a auto part store. Tell them you're looking for a cap for a line that needs to breathe but still be able to keep stuff out.

swervin ervin 09-20-2003 01:36 AM

I'm just wondering if you can still buy vented gas caps. They probably don't sell one to fit a unleaded fuel tank. I'm not even sure you can buy any vented caps anymore.

But, if you can, you could cap off the vent/charcoal canister line. If not, you will need a filter/cap on this line so gas vapors can escape the tank, or else it may just rip the tank wide open. I know you've seen plastic gas cans blow up like a balloon when all the vents are shut. It would cause problems it would seem to me.

Nvbowtie 09-20-2003 04:21 AM

I guess I could just run the two lines out toward the body with a restricted opening so it could breath ?

Maybe use some type of filter like hog hair ???

77bowtie 09-20-2003 07:51 AM

I blocked off the 2 other lines (vent & return) and drilled an 1/8" hole in the center of my gas caps, to vent my tanks. Has worked fine for over 20 thou miles.


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