Fuel tank vent puking gas !! - Lateral-g Forums

elitecustombody · #1 08-26-2011, 06:25 AM

I have a question.

Does anyone else think a charcoal canister with proper fittings,lines and instructions should be included with their $1200 tanks? Not just vented catch can, but charcoal filled one. Spilling gas on hot pavement at triple-digit temperatures is downright dangerous . The nasty gas stink in garage ,gas spilling on expensive paint job is not cool either. I think it's a serious liability issue and should be addressed ASAP.I don't mean to throw Rick under the bus, but he suggested to attach a hose to vent tube ,loop it twice and route it inside the trunk. IMO that is not a solution,I don't think anyone wants their interior smell like inside of gas tank and have headaches every time they drive their car,especially on long trips.

**syborg tt** · #2 08-26-2011, 06:53 AM

Yep, I agree

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Originally Posted by elitecustombody

I have a question.

Does anyone else think a charcoal canister with proper fittings,lines and instructions should be included with their $1200 tanks? Not just vented catch can, but charcoal filled one. Spilling gas on hot pavement at triple-digit temperatures is downright dangerous . The nasty gas stink in garage ,gas spilling on expensive paint job is not cool either. I think it's a serious liability issue and should be addressed ASAP.I don't mean to throw Rick under the bus, but he suggested to attach a hose to vent tube ,loop it twice and route it inside the trunk. IMO that is not a solution,I don't think anyone wants their interior smell like inside of gas tank and have headaches every time they drive their car,especially on long trips.

**parsonsj** · #3 08-26-2011, 07:12 AM

(Jody/Scott/Anthony: feel free to delete. I'm trying to tread lightly here, cause I realize that: 1) I'm not a sponsor here, and 2) the place I'm going to mention isn't a sponsor here any more. But in the interest of letting folks know there are some options for them...)

I know that Prodigy Customs has some inventory of Rick's Tanks, and that they also have inventory of my vent systems which can be offered as an option for those tanks.

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**syborg tt** · #4 08-26-2011, 07:51 AM

Best Quote of the Day "backing out of thread now"

Since you jumped on. On my latest project I am doing a carb'd LS1 with an external Fuel pump ( all edelbrock ). I am torn and not sure if a custom tank is the way to go.

Your thoughts John.

ps - that car is being built to be driven and enjoyed. The chances of me finding time to go out and race the car is slim. But I do plan to do the autocross at the GG Events.

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Originally Posted by parsonsj

(Jody/Scott/Anthony: feel free to delete. I'm trying to tread lightly here, cause I realize that: 1) I'm not a sponsor here, and 2) the place I'm going to mention isn't a sponsor here any more. But in the interest of letting folks know there are some options for them...)

I know that Prodigy Customs has some inventory of Rick's Tanks, and that they also have inventory of my vent systems which can be offered as an option for those tanks.

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**parsonsj** · #5 08-26-2011, 07:57 AM

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Marty, I can't answer about a custom tank. I'd guess that a factory tank and its 5/16 or 3/8 supply line would be just fine, along with a vented cap. I'll bet that such an arrangement does have a gas smell in the garage though.

Vegas69 · #6 08-26-2011, 08:05 AM

There's a reason why you don't see gas tank filler necks at knee level anymore. They are a pain in the ass to fill, AND they are a bitch to vent. I played hell with mine like everybody else. As was said, that whole loop deal doesn't work. It just makes the tank belch and does a poor job of venting. A canister in the trunk and back out to fresh air is the only way I made mine not spill gas even at full tank. You could get all factory and put a pressure sensor/solenoid into a charcoal canister. To much work for me. I agree, Rick should really know how to vent his own tanks. A proper fuel level sensor would be nice as well.

That being said, my tank has been good to me. You just need to tweak it in like many other things.

69MyWay · #7 08-26-2011, 09:28 AM

For what it is worth, I installed a plastic tank from a 96 Caprice in my 69 Camaro - with some mods.

It has a factory vent line that I attached to a charcol can set up from a late model GM 1500 pick up. Since the car is fuel injected with the LS and return line...the LS computer also had the output and my Painless Harness had the purge line connections. No brainer - hooked them up and put a sealed cap.

Long story short - no odor, no leaks, no issues - it acts totally OEM.

I also did a 69 Corvette a few years ago with a stock 69 tank - I used an early 90s full size Chevy truck charcol can and mounted it next to the tank. I ran the vent to it - and no vacuum from the engine. I ran a sealed cap and had no odor or drip issues.

I know that is a bit off topic, but I do think if you have a larger vent line - then run it through a OEM charcol and in the best case hook to the PCM through the valve....your drips and odors will be gone.

I'm not saying the caprice mod is easy - but it was very inexpensive and allowed use of multiple OEM parts including OEM quick fit lines...etc and proper vent tubing.

elitecustombody · #8 08-26-2011, 09:49 AM

^That turned out pretty good, but this thread is about a problem with high dollar aftermarket tanks ,we all know that we can adapt OEM charcoal canisters or whole venting system off some other late model car, but I think these tanks should come with nicely packaged venting system that works and doesn't stink up the car or garage