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Old 03-22-2014, 01:37 PM   #1
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Is the fuel tank cap supposed to be vented?
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Old 03-22-2014, 07:15 PM   #2
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I have a NOS Locking Gas Cap, for 1953-1957 listed in the FOR SALE Section, for $45.00.
The box says "Non Vented". It has two "GAS" marked keys.
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Old 03-22-2014, 07:56 PM   #3
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As far as I know, Yes it should be vented.
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Old 03-22-2014, 08:42 PM   #4
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Mike has it right. NOT VENTED.
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Old 03-23-2014, 12:49 AM   #5
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well the tank is vented right? so the cap does not need to be
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Old 03-23-2014, 02:13 PM   #6
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Seem to remember as most say here. The tank I believe has a separate vent line out the side of the tank? I got a '58 Farlane tank here, that has the vent pipe. Ment to be used with a non vented cap. Maybe cus if the cap (that faces backwards and low down) is vented, gas will find its way out on acceleration?
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Old 03-23-2014, 03:26 PM   #7
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I don't believe that you should doubt the information, written on a genuine Ford box, containing a NOS 1953 gas cap.
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Old 03-23-2014, 03:47 PM   #8
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Richard if the tank you ordered has a tube running along the top of the fuel inlet neck your cap does not need to be vented. Look at your old tank if you still have it, it has the tube across the top of the tank and up the filler neck.
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I know that my 54 Ford and 56 Bird does not have a vent in the tank. 57 was the first year for a vent in a TBird.
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my 52 merc has 1
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Old 03-24-2014, 08:15 AM   #11
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Richard, Not vented to prevent overflow from a fast start. Only the wagon cap is vented. The correct tank is vented.
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Old 03-25-2014, 11:28 PM   #12
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All logic and reason told me "non-vented" but I'm fighting a spooky fuel escape problem and I was covering basic bases.
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