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Fuel tank breather

#1 PostAuthor: zman » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:10 am

I have a quick release fuel cap fitted and a 6mm air vent fitted to the tank.,
I think this is to small.Does any one know what the right sizes should be :?: or where i can get a bigger one :?:
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#2 PostAuthor: z1bman » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:47 am

6mm should be all you need as long as it is not restricted/ blocked with paint
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#3 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:47 am

6mm is plenty.
Air flows faster than liquid so you don't need a vent the same size as the fuel outlet.
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#4 PostAuthor: zman » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:28 pm

thaks for that info.6mm is what ive got.so that saves a bit off mucking about
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