Do they sell any devices?

[Ryan Wright]

Pete,

Sorry for the dumb question, but: Will the schedule 40 pipe be OK in
there long term? Also, with this trick, can you run the high speed
pumps at full speed and be OK?

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92

On 10/8/07, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> The problem is the venting of the fuel tank. The vent is either
> inadequate or clogged (or both). The older birds have a 3" fill pipe.
> You can insert a 2" schedule 40 plumbing pipe down the fill tube into
> the bottom of the fuel tank. These are fairly stiff and won't fall
> in. I'd start with an 8' length and see if it sticks out and cut off
> the end so that you can still close the cap -- but have the pipe end
> just below the filler end. You place the fill nozzle into the plastic
> pipe (so the fuel runs into the bottom of the tank) and then the air
> isn't trapped and comes out next to the fill pipe.
>