Fuel Vent ?

[rogermc]

Are you susposed to run engine with vent on gas tank open or closed ?

 

[12Footer]

Re: Fuel Vent ?

it must be open so the tank can get air (to replace the fuel the motor takes).

 

[rogermc]

Re: Fuel Vent ?

Thanks..even on newer motors, my dad has one and he run his closed ..

 

[Walter]

Re: Fuel Vent ?

Hmmm...I'd have to suspect something is amiss with your pop's fuel cap seal. The purpose of a vent on the remote fuel can is to do exactly what 12 footer described. <br /><br />I can't speak for all "newer" motors, but my 1994 Johnson 15 hp utilizes a fuel cap that vents without having to manually open a vent screw.