<VV>Where does the gas go

[Dave Ziegler]

No, the vent opens when the throttle is closed regardless of 
temperature.

Dave.. .
On Jun 18, 2005, at 10:43 AM, Padgett wrote:

>
>> I'm sure not a carb guru - maybe Grant can speak more precisely on 
>> this - but at least SOME versions of our carbs are vented.  I believe 
>> that the purpose of the vent is to allow gasoline vapors to escape in 
>> an attempt to reduce hard starting/vapor lock? within the carbs 
>> themselves.  So, if the car sits for a while (a few days?) the gas in 
>> the bowls can evaporate out of those vents.
>
> The vent is supposed to have a rubber seal connected to a bi-metal 
> strip. When the engine is hot the vent opens but is supposed to close 
> when it cools off. Might be missing.
>
> Padgett
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