Gas tank problem

[pbernal]

Hey, I need some info on gas tank for 1971 el camino.
Problem: I had a strong gas smell when tank was 3/4 or more full.I
pulled tank and could'nt find any leakage areas on tank but Ifound
what is called a seperator above tank on body.This has 3 hoses
from tank attached to it and 1 hose that went to canister on
old emission system that has been removed.What I need to know is
can I remove this seperator and cap off outlets on tank and if I do
this will it cause any problems with tank or full delivery?
Any body seen this before?
Thanks, pbernal

[cherryelky305]

If you cap it, it will build pressure faster. Which isnt a problem unless your filling it up, or sitting in traffic on hot day. The only way to fix it is to replace the hose, or you could put a check valve on it so that it lets the pressure out when it gets to a certain point.

[pbernal]

Originally Posted by cherryelky305

If you cap it, it will build pressure faster. Which isnt a problem unless your filling it up, or sitting in traffic on hot day. The only way to fix it is to replace the hose, or you could put a check valve on it so that it lets the pressure out when it gets to a certain point.

Cherryelky, thanks for the response.I've been mulling this over and I
decided to cap off the three vent ports on tank and venting it
at the fill neck with a vented gas cap.I'll see how well this
works.I thought about connecting some type of relief device
to center hose connector.Maybe I will explore this option.
Thanks, pbernal

[cherryelky305]

yeah that should work out too. you might build a vacuum with that setup though. Mine builds some serious vacuum but I havent had a problem with it like that.

[pbernal]

Originally Posted by cherryelky305

yeah that should work out too. you might build a vacuum with that setup though. Mine builds some serious vacuum but I havent had a problem with it like that.

I had someone with a pretty good suggestion, that I run a hose out of one of the vents up and attach it to one of those plastic differential type vents.I think that I am going to go with this and see what happens.

Thanks again.

[cherryelky305]

Thats how my setup is, ideally the gas cap would vent for vacuum, and the check valve would vent for pressure, but i think both mine vent for pressure, so it builds vacuum.

[rhandwor]

It should work well unless you overfill the gas tank on a hot day. You will have gas smell and possible overflow on the garage floor.