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Fuel Tank Rubber Bumpers??

Started by trucker79005, June 20, 2018, 04:15:49 PM

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June 20, 2018, 04:15:49 PM Last Edit: June 20, 2018, 04:17:14 PM by trucker79005
So I was trying to figure out why I was building up so much pressure in my gas tank. Figured out the vent line was pinched in between the car body and the tank. 
The vent line does a bit of a U turn and points right into the indent area where the spare tire hump is and I couldn't figure out a better way.

While researching I came across a mention of rubber bumpers for the tank. Wondering if the vent line would be ok if i could install something to keep the tank off the body. Any reason why a couple pieces of heavy duty rubber floor mat wouldn't work?
Laura (Shorty)
1978 AMC Concord 2DR Hatchback w/ Ralley package
1983 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited w/ 5 speed
1971 Ford F250:)

Nightpath

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June 20, 2018, 04:34:21 PM
Use old pieces of a tire. They don't compress, absorb vibration and won't rust. They're perfect. And cheap :)

trucker79005

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June 20, 2018, 06:45:49 PM
Thanks! They were a booger to cut but I did that. I guess I'll see at my next stop if that was enough to let the tank vent or not.
Laura (Shorty)
1978 AMC Concord 2DR Hatchback w/ Ralley package
1983 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited w/ 5 speed
1971 Ford F250:)
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