No overflow tank for fuel. Options

[Downerman]

So, after restoring this 73 and having a blast with the Renegade aspect (love the way it drives).... I have a bit of a problem. Never paid any attention until I started to drive the car and getting this gas smell. Well it didn't take but 5 seconds once I actually looked at the line off the filler. The guy (PO) had just looped the line back through the 1/2" nipple into the fuel spill area. So, here's my question. What are you conversion guys doing/running on your rides. Are you using the stock overflow and charcoal unit with all the vacuum lines? Some modified versions?? Would love to know.

Attached is my current setup. I'm embarrassed that I never caught it. Oh, and for those who care to know, I replaced that old line and fitted a new line and bottle catch to see if that was my source of gas. It is.....


Dave

[Cap'n Krusty]

Eliminating the charcoal evap unit results in gas fumes reaching the passenger compartment. That's just the way it is. The large line is for spillage, and runs down behind the tank through an opening in the body, venting to the open air. The evap system is different (but also COMPLETELY passive). Why people remove it is an absolute mystery to me. One 3mm line from the tank to the expansion tank surrounding the filler neck, one from the expansion tank to the evap can, a 12mm line from the fan causing or top cylinder tin to the evap can, and another to the air filter housing. Simple, effective, and you lose NO horsepower. If ever there were something you could call a "no brainer", this system is it. I'm sure you can find a place to put the fan housing hose. If you have a radiator fan, you could probably rig it there and get some air flow. You can source most of the system with a want ad here, or get hold of Bruce Stone.

The Cap'n

[boxsterfan]

Eliminating the charcoal evap unit results in gas fumes reaching the passenger compartment. That's just the way it is. The large line is for spillage, and runs down behind the tank through an opening in the body, venting to the open air. The evap system is different (but also COMPLETELY passive). Why people remove it is an absolute mystery to me. One 3mm line from the tank to the expansion tank surrounding the filler neck, one from the expansion tank to the evap can, a 12mm line from the fan causing or top cylinder tin to the evap can, and another to the air filter housing. Simple, effective, and you lose NO horsepower. If ever there were something you could call a "no brainer", this system is it. I'm sure you can find a place to put the fan housing hose. If you have a radiator fan, you could probably rig it there and get some air flow. You can source most of the system with a want ad here, or get hold of Bruce Stone.

The Cap'n

Perhaps they were trying to save weight on the car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)