Gas cap venting...
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- Pooch
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Gas cap venting...
I just installed my carbs after a rebuild. Tan full. the fuel flows with the cap off. When I put the cap on it stops. Is this normal? Does it take the pump pulling the fuel to get the cap to vent properly?
76 GL1000
- Whiskerfish
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Re: Gas cap venting...
It should not be stopping the flow. These caps are designed to allow air in but not out so the tank does not create a vacuum and starve the carbs. Some have had luck with cleaning the cap and I think some have replaced them. I drill a small hole in it so it vents both ways. Some people think that is unsafe and advise against it so use your own judgement.
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
- Pooch
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Re: Gas cap venting...
Thanks Whiskerfish,I soaked it in some bathroom cleaner (Phosphoric acid), cleaned up nice, but still doesn't work. I'll soak it overnight and see if it helps before I move on to plan "B".
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- millerdog
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Re: Gas cap venting...
I had to drill mine. Works fine. I should probably just get a new one though.
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Re: Gas cap venting...
I also drilled a pin hole in mine. works great, especially on my budget
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