new guy with a question
 

I'm very new to the site and thought I should introduce myself. I picked up a '72 earlier this summer and found this site to be an excellent source of info. One of the first things I did on the truck was pull out the dash cluster and fix the gauges and lights as the only thing working was the speedo. I tracked down everything posted on how to tell if the gauge was working and ended up only needing to replace the float on the sending unit. Anyway, I really appreciate all of the knowledge that is shared here. Sure helps out.
here's a picture of the top of the gas tank. Any idea why the PO would block one line?

Re: new guy with a question
 

Unless the vent lines that run up the cab are broken, I really dont understand why either.

Smitty

Re: new guy with a question
 

A lot of people remove the charcoal canister and block off that connection on the tank. Then install a vented gas cap.

I left the hose on my tank to act as a vent for the tank on my '71 since the gas cap on it is of the non-vented type.

Re: new guy with a question
 

I don't know about your question but WELCOME to the forum.

Re: new guy with a question
 

Hey shyguy, what do you mean by a charcoal filter? I disconnected the other line, unbolted the vent piece but it's just a looped fuel line. where is the filter?

Re: new guy with a question
 

The charcoal cansiter filter thing is inside the passenger fender at the very front by the battery.

I imagine there are people with these trucks that don't even know they are there.

I think they are '71 and newer trucks that have them and I have found not all of them have them.

Re: new guy with a question
 

is it necessary to run a charcoal canister if your truck came with one or can u just bypass it.

Re: new guy with a question
 

never mind the answer i was looking for was in a previous post......i must be really tired...

Re: new guy with a question