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Topic: steve'66 gasket idea works!
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-06-2003 11:53 PM
   
I made me a fuel cap gasket out of an old rubber mousepad like Steve said and it fits tight and works great!! 
No fuel comes out the back when I launch hard. 
I heard a rush of air as I took it off to put gas in it the other day. Is it supposed to be vented or something? It's never made that sound before.  Thanks!! ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 638
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-07-2003 12:23 PM
Use caution when opening a fuel tank with pressure or vacuum in it. The rush of air can cause fuel to come out. I have had this happen to me and I got covered with gas. It has happened to other people and caught fire. 
You should have a vented cap. You can drill a very small hole in it to vent pressure and vacuum, without spilling fuel.------------------
Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
Robbin Egg Blue '79 Fairmont 351C 4V
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-07-2003 08:40 PM
Cool,Glad you like it! Check your cap for a vent, maybe it's clogged? SteveW
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