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Dave, this is just part of the fun! And I am not at all surprised by the
changes given that this is an emissions issue. On my car, the tank vent is,
or was plumbed via another pipe, to a carbon canister in the engine
compartment.
Rick
On Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 6:19 AM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
> If the tube were not connected to that port, yes. On my car there is a
> four-way T that connects this port and the ports at each end of the tank to
> a tube that leads to the vapor separator in the trunk which is in turn
> connected to a tube leading to the charcoal canister.
>
> But it looks like they changed the configuration over the years.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard <taylorturbo6@yahoo.com>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
> Cc: richardolindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; 6pack <
> 6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 9:39 pm
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation
>
> Does this vent placing in the filler neck let gas fumes escape into the
> trunk area? Which would also mean fumes could creep into the car's
> interior...
> Dick
>
> On Nov 3, 2019, at 6:47 PM, DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
>
> No, not all. The 71 has a port in the filler tube connected to the cap.
> Rotating the cap will reposition that tap and necessitate changing the
> plumbing. I thought they were all that way.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard <taylorturbo6@yahoo.com>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
> Cc: richardolindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; 6pack <
> 6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 6:05 pm
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation
>
> On my fuel cap, it's neck that goes down into the clamped hose, can be
> moved around independent of the vent tube on the top of the tank. Aren't
> they all?
> I gill my tank from standing behind the bumper so which side left or right
> the cap opens is immaterial.
> Dick
>
> On Nov 3, 2019, at 2:34 PM, DAVID MASSEY via 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> It's not that trivial since the tank vent nipple is mounted to the filler
> and spinning it around will require replumbing the vent tubes. If you wish
> to avoid that step check where it was before and go from there. On my car
> it is hinged on the right.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Lindsay via 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
> To: TR6 <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 10:50 am
> Subject: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation
>
> Hello friends,
> If you've followed any of the work on my '75 US specification TR6 you
> will know that the following question is probably irrelevant...but I ask
> anyway, for your sage advice:
>
> When reinstalling the fuel filler cap, which is the correct orientation?
> Hinge side toward the front. Or rear? Or to one side or another?
>
> Thanks in advance of your reply.
>
> Rick
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<div dir=3D"auto">Dave, this is just part of the fun! And I am not at all s=
urprised by the changes given that this is an emissions issue. On my car, t=
he tank vent is, or was plumbed via another pipe, to a carbon canister in t=
he engine compartment.<div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Rick</d=
iv></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_att=
r">On Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 6:19 AM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1mas=
sey@cs.com">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D=
"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding=
-left:1ex">
<div style=3D"color:black;font:12pt Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<div> <font size=3D"3">If the tube were not connected to that port, yes.=C2=
=A0 On my car there is a four-way T that connects this port and the ports a=
t each end of the tank to a tube that leads to the vapor separator in the t=
runk which is in turn connected to a tube leading to the charcoal canister.=
</font></div>
<div><font size=3D"3"><br>
</font></div>
<div><font size=3D"3">But it looks like they changed the configuration over=
the years.</font><br>
</div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div style=3D"clear:both"><font size=3D"4">Dave </font><br>
<br>
</div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">-----=
Original Message-----<br>
From: Richard <<a href=3D"mailto:taylorturbo6@yahoo.com"; target=3D"_blan=
k" rel=3D"noreferrer">taylorturbo6@yahoo.com</a>><br>
To: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_blank=
" rel=3D"noreferrer">dave1massey@cs.com</a>><br>
Cc: richardolindsay <<a href=3D"mailto:richardolindsay@gmail.com"; target=
=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">richardolindsay@gmail.com</a>>; 6pack <=
;<a href=3D"mailto:6pack@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferre=
r">6pack@autox.team.net</a>><br>
Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 9:39 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation<br>
<br>
<div id=3D"m_-3735408172686422715yiv2885904057">
<div>
<div></div>
<div>Does this vent placing in the filler neck let gas fumes escape into th=
e trunk area? Which would also mean fumes could creep into the car's in=
terior...</div>
<div>Dick</div>
<div id=3D"m_-3735408172686422715yiv2885904057yqt45614">
<div><br clear=3D"none">On Nov 3, 2019, at 6:47 PM, DAVID MASSEY <<a rel=
=3D"noopener noreferrer noreferrer" shape=3D"rect">dave1massey@cs.com</a>&g=
t; wrote:<br clear=3D"none"><br clear=3D"none"></div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font:12pt Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<div> <font size=3D"3">No, not all.=C2=A0 The 71 has a port in the filler t=
ube connected to the cap.=C2=A0 Rotating the cap will reposition that tap a=
nd necessitate changing the plumbing.=C2=A0 I thought they were all that wa=
y.</font><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"clear:both"><font size=3D"4">Dave </font><br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">-----=
Original Message-----<br clear=3D"none">
From: Richard <<a rel=3D"noopener noreferrer noreferrer" shape=3D"rect">=
taylorturbo6@yahoo.com</a>><br clear=3D"none">
To: DAVID MASSEY <<a rel=3D"noopener noreferrer noreferrer" shape=3D"rec=
t">dave1massey@cs.com</a>><br clear=3D"none">
Cc: richardolindsay <<a rel=3D"noopener noreferrer noreferrer" shape=3D"=
rect">richardolindsay@gmail.com</a>>; 6pack <<a rel=3D"noopener noref=
errer noreferrer" shape=3D"rect">6pack@autox.team.net</a>><br clear=3D"n=
one">
Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 6:05 pm<br clear=3D"none">
Subject: Re: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation<br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
<div id=3D"m_-3735408172686422715yiv2885904057">
<div>
<div></div>
<div>On my fuel cap, it's neck that goes down into the clamped hose, ca=
n be moved around independent of the vent tube on the top of the tank. Aren=
't they all?=C2=A0</div>
<div>I gill my tank from standing behind the bumper so which side left or r=
ight the cap opens is immaterial.=C2=A0</div>
<div>Dick=C2=A0</div>
<div id=3D"m_-3735408172686422715yiv2885904057yqt64369">
<div><br clear=3D"none">On Nov 3, 2019, at 2:34 PM, DAVID MASSEY via 6pack =
<<a rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" shape=3D"rect">6pack@autox.team.net</a>&=
gt; wrote:<br clear=3D"none"><br clear=3D"none"></div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font:12pt Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<div> <font size=3D"3">It's not that trivial since the tank vent nipple=
is mounted to the filler and spinning it around will require replumbing th=
e vent tubes.=C2=A0 If you wish to avoid that step check where it was befor=
e and go from there.=C2=A0 On my car it is hinged on the right.</font><br c=
lear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"clear:both"><font size=3D"4">Dave </font><br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div> <br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">-----=
Original Message-----<br clear=3D"none">
From: Richard Lindsay via 6pack <<a rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" shape=3D=
"rect">6pack@autox.team.net</a>><br clear=3D"none">
To: TR6 <<a rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" shape=3D"rect">6pack@autox.team.=
net</a>><br clear=3D"none">
Sent: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 10:50 am<br clear=3D"none">
Subject: [6pack] Fuel filler orientation<br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
<div id=3D"m_-3735408172686422715yiv2885904057">
<div>Hello friends,=C2=A0
<div>=C2=A0 =C2=A0If you've followed any of the work on my '75 US s=
pecification TR6 you will know that the following question is probably irre=
levant...but I ask anyway, for your sage advice:</div>
<div><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div>When reinstalling the fuel filler cap, which is the correct orientatio=
n? Hinge side toward the front. Or rear? Or to one side or another?</div>
<div><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Thanks in advance of your reply.</div>
<div><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div>Rick</div>
</div>
</div>
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