Is this a fuel vent?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 08-20-2008, 12:39 PM

I removed my bed yesterday to do my cnotch and i got to see the gas tank the PO had installed. This is what i found....

THat tube just had some tape over the end.... What goes here? Im assuming its some sort of vent but i dont really know if i should leave it uncovered or close it off completely???

Also, i noticed something that looked like JB weld on the line that goes to the fuel line... Here in the pic.

Its dry and i dont think its a problem, but it kinda concerned me.... Any thoughts?

jayharrell · 08-20-2008, 12:44 PM

looks like a filler neck vent. The tank i pulled from a 85ish burb had the same thing. It's more like a pressure release for when your filling the tank then anything. It should have a hose that runs right up to where the filler tube meets the fill door.

As far as the JB weld. I'd just get a new sending unit. The sending unit on my tank has 4 tubes on it. I just capped them off for now untill i can get another sending unit.

or at least thats what i think. LOL.

66chevy PROSTREET · 08-20-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jayharrell

looks like a filler neck vent. The tank i pulled from a 85ish burb had the same thing. It's more like a pressure release for when your filling the tank then anything. It should have a hose that runs right up to where the filler tube meets the fill door.

As far as the JB weld. I'd just get a new sending unit. The sending unit on my tank has 4 tubes on it. I just capped them off for now untill i can get another sending unit.

or at least thats what i think. LOL.

x2 - vent hose connection for over flow. up to you if you want to reconnect

i would'nt touch the jb weld unless theres a problem!

Andy4639 · 08-20-2008, 01:10 PM

Breather hose so when your filling up the tank it can release the pressure without cutting off the gas nozzel at the store. I hate that when it happens. My old tank I didn't put one in and gas would spray all over you if it filled to quickly.
J/B Weld...well you know the saying, if it ant broke don't fix it!

08-20-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Is this a fuel vent?? I removed my bed yesterday to do my cnotch and i got to see the gas tank the PO had installed. This is what i found.... THat tube just had some tape over the end.... What goes here? Im assuming its some sort of vent but i dont really know if i should leave it uncovered or close it off completely??? Also, i noticed something that looked like JB weld on the line that goes to the fuel line... Here in the pic. Its dry and i dont think its a problem, but it kinda concerned me.... Any thoughts?

08-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#2
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Is this a fuel vent?? looks like a filler neck vent. The tank i pulled from a 85ish burb had the same thing. It's more like a pressure release for when your filling the tank then anything. It should have a hose that runs right up to where the filler tube meets the fill door. As far as the JB weld. I'd just get a new sending unit. The sending unit on my tank has 4 tubes on it. I just capped them off for now untill i can get another sending unit. or at least thats what i think. LOL. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets" Last edited by jayharrell; 08-20-2008 at 12:46 PM.

08-20-2008, 01:10 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a fuel vent?? Breather hose so when your filling up the tank it can release the pressure without cutting off the gas nozzel at the store. I hate that when it happens. My old tank I didn't put one in and gas would spray all over you if it filled to quickly. J/B Weld...well you know the saying, if it ant broke don't fix it! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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