Fuel tank vent

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purplescamper

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I got a new fuel tank for my scamp, which has a vent on the top
I bought a new sending unit for my tank which also has a vent on it
which one do I use and which one do I plug up ? the vent hose goes to the canister up front
 
By vent on top you mean on the front/top of the tank facing forward, correct? If so that's the vent you want to use. That vent should hook to a hard line which goes to the passenger fender in the engine bay and then to the charcoal canister.

If your fuel sending unit has an additional port it's not a vent, it's for a fuel return line. You can plug that by connecting a short piece of fuel line to it and putting a plug in the other end of the short fuel line, such as a short bolt. Make sure the plug is securely clamped to the line.

Furthermore just some additional info in case you aren't familiar with aftermarket sending units. Aftermarket sending units have a few things to be aware of.

First before installing the tank into the car install the aftermarket sending unit. Be sure that the pickup tube goes all the way to the bottom of the tank. Some aftermarket sending units don't reach the bottom of the tank, or are bent too far down which will affect the seal. You can look through the filler neck hole with a flashlight to see the positioning of the pickup tube

Test for leaks at the sending unit before installing. You'll most likely need to use your OEM sending unit lock ring if you still have it.

Aftermarket sending units are linear and your stock fuel gauge isn't. If you intend to use the stock fuel gauge you will need to get used to the changes, or install a Meter Match. Search this forum for more info on Meter Match.
 
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^^THE ABOVE^^ WHAT YEAR model is your car? The tank fitting is the interconnect to the vapor recovery system, and the fitting on the sender is NOT a vent. Depending on the year of the car...........you need to look at the service manual.

It is IMPORTANT to post the year / model of what you are working on
 
^^THE ABOVE^^ WHAT YEAR model is your car? The tank fitting is the interconnect to the vapor recovery system, and the fitting on the sender is NOT a vent. Depending on the year of the car...........you need to look at the service manual.

It is IMPORTANT to post the year / model of what you are working on
1973 Plymouth scamp
 

OK, you can download the 73 service manual "free" from MyMopar. That manual came from guys on here

Read the fuel section on fuel tanks (9-? I think) and the rear ward section on "emissions." There are diagrams detail that hookup. IF YOU UNhook the evap system you MUST leave that line going up front OPEN. It is your vent for your fuel tank
 
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