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Old 08-15-2011, 05:22 PM   #8
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Re: Fuel tank venting

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Originally Posted by 72GMC51 View Post
So now that we have settled the question of the guy who jacked my post does anyone have an opinion on my original question?
Sorry buddy, you're right, we got involved with the venting post to the extent we forgot to answer yours.

Anyway, yes, it is possible to force gas into the carb with too much pressure but worse, it could cause a leak into the engine oil pan to occur. In this hot weather the tank could create enough pressure to rupture the fuel pump diaphragm especially if it was aleady weak. As I mentioned in the other post, it could also lead to gas tank failure if the insides were already weakened from rust.
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