Fuel Vent Problems

bobby2400

bobby2400

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Has anybody had this problem. When I fill the tanks in my 76 V, (2 side 18 gal) and trailer it after filling sometimes when I come to a stop I get fuel blowing out of the 2 side vents. Maybe the easy answer is just not to fill the tanks as much or there is a problem with the vents. Any Ideas?
 
Has anybody had this problem. When I fill the tanks in my 76 V, (2 side 18 gal) and trailer it after filling sometimes when I come to a stop I get fuel blowing out of the 2 side vents. Maybe the easy answer is just not to fill the tanks as much or there is a problem with the vents. Any Ideas?
 
I used to have an older v and it did the same. I've heard of others - MJ and I think RAP - that relocated the vent to above the rubrail and I think that helped out alot. I know it helps keep water out too.
 
I used to have an older v and it did the same. I've heard of others - MJ and I think RAP - that relocated the vent to above the rubrail and I think that helped out alot. I know it helps keep water out too.
 
They all did it, was a stupid design!!

Cut the hose, and leave old vents in place to keep from having to fill the hole!

Get some 90% Stainless vents and move to this location and worry no more!!

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They all did it, was a stupid design!!

Cut the hose, and leave old vents in place to keep from having to fill the hole!

Get some 90% Stainless vents and move to this location and worry no more!!

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About relocating the vents. Don't quote me on this but I think there may be a rule against the vent being higher than the fill.

If the vent is above the fill then you can overfill your tank without warning until you get a gusher at the filler.

Not saying it's a bad idea but I wonder if there is a reason why every boat I've seen has the vents lower than the filler.

Steve P.

P.S.

Show of hands... does anyone mind if I post my 250 Sportsman project pics here?
 
About relocating the vents. Don't quote me on this but I think there may be a rule against the vent being higher than the fill.

If the vent is above the fill then you can overfill your tank without warning until you get a gusher at the filler.

Not saying it's a bad idea but I wonder if there is a reason why every boat I've seen has the vents lower than the filler.

Steve P.

P.S.

Show of hands... does anyone mind if I post my 250 Sportsman project pics here?
 
Tally, just post them in the Off Topic section. Skools has been keeping us up to date on a 21 foot boat that isn't a V in that section, so I'm sure the others won't mind. Plus, a number of guys really like the 250's, so you'll have an interested audience.
 
Tally, just post them in the Off Topic section. Skools has been keeping us up to date on a 21 foot boat that isn't a V in that section, so I'm sure the others won't mind. Plus, a number of guys really like the 250's, so you'll have an interested audience.
 
Well I have no idea about rules of the vent not being higher then the fill??

But I did it 7 years ago and I am not changing it now!! ;)

Yes you may post 250, just make sure they have super models on board!!
 
Well I have no idea about rules of the vent not being higher then the fill??

But I did it 7 years ago and I am not changing it now!! ;)

Yes you may post 250, just make sure they have super models on board!!
 
Tally_Ho said:
Not saying it's a bad idea but I wonder if there is a reason why every boat I've seen has the vents lower than the filler.
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I know you want to put all you can in, but I stopped toppin' mine off long ago...gas DOES expand when warmed and used to gush outta the vents, so I leave 'em down a bit now ;) ...


...and we'd love to see the 250...Off Topic or even set up a Gallery ;) ...
 
Tally_Ho said:
Not saying it's a bad idea but I wonder if there is a reason why every boat I've seen has the vents lower than the filler.
Click to expand...



I know you want to put all you can in, but I stopped toppin' mine off long ago...gas DOES expand when warmed and used to gush outta the vents, so I leave 'em down a bit now ;) ...


...and we'd love to see the 250...Off Topic or even set up a Gallery ;) ...
 
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