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Chris69Chevell 06-28-2016 09:09 PM

Vented Gas cap?
 
Hey guys I just installed a new gas tank from right stuff detailing CFT6801 on my 69 Chevelle.
I am having trouble finding a vented gas cap that will work, I think I need the deep style. The only deep style vented cap that I can find is for a 70 chevelle.
What would be the difference between the 69 and 70?
Thanks!

shadowgray396 06-29-2016 03:04 PM

Maybe only in design, should work fine.

Chris69Chevell 06-29-2016 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowgray396 (Post 60924)
Maybe only in design, should work fine.

I called right stuff detailing today were the tank came from and they were zero help. I went ahead and ordered the deep style cap for the 70, I hope it works.
Thanks.

ghackett1 10-21-2018 09:36 AM

I'm having the same problem with my 68 Elky SS. I paid more for the better tank, not vented as per the original tank I removed (Gas Cap Missing) and I can't find the right vented cap. I bought 2 so far, First one too shallow, second one too deep. Seems like there should be a middle one but I just haven't had luck yet so at least the deep one keeps dirt out.

ghackett1 10-21-2018 03:39 PM

Geez I just realized this post is 1 1/2 years old? Where the heck is everybody?

Chris69Chevell 10-21-2018 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett1 (Post 64144)
I'm having the same problem with my 68 Elky SS. I paid more for the better tank, not vented as per the original tank I removed (Gas Cap Missing) and I can't find the right vented cap. I bought 2 so far, First one too shallow, second one too deep. Seems like there should be a middle one but I just haven't had luck yet so at least the deep one keeps dirt out.

What I ended up doing is going with a regular non vented cap and added this vent to the tank. Your tank should have two nipples top right.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/69-70-71-Ch...2:pf:0&vxp=mtr

dconnor 10-10-2019 02:39 AM

I got a reproduction one on oerparts and it fits fine.

pitts64 10-12-2019 08:00 AM

Lutty has NOS caps...

mestorod70 10-12-2019 10:21 AM

I just shove a rag in the hole with some duct tape.

pitts64 10-16-2019 02:44 PM

You need the tank with the three vents across the top. Plug the two end ones and run a gas filter to the center. Mount the filter up high, this will be the new vent. This cured all my gas issues on my 69 el Camino, especially the gasoline smell...

I am on my third tank in three years, they all leak. I am just getting this one coated at the radiator shop. If you have a new one might as well get it coated before installing it..

So there it is,
Buy the cheap tank with three vents across the top and have it coated before installing...


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