[6pack] Fuel filler orientation

[Richard Lindsay]

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 at 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 at yahoo.com>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com>
> Cc: richardolindsay <richardolindsay at gmail.com>; 6pack <
> 6pack at 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 at 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 at yahoo.com>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com>
> Cc: richardolindsay <richardolindsay at gmail.com>; 6pack <
> 6pack at 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 at 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 at autox.team.net>
> To: TR6 <6pack at 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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