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I’m helping a fellow AfaBBer with completing some tasks on his 4 year restoration of a ‘74 GTV. We trailered the car to my garage where I have access to my tools and ‘73 GTV as a handy reference. The focus is on completing the re-wiring of the car, and getting it roadworthy enough to complete a rolling restoration.
However, there are differences between them, such as a SPICA/Weber conversion that leaves me with some questions and desire for recommendations on best path forward. Unfortunately, there aren’t many photos of the car prior to taking the car to bare metal that I can use as a guide to the non-factory changes made to the car under prior ownership.
So, I‘ll start with this question on the fuel system... A new fuel tank was installed so the supply line comes out the top bung hole and there is a vent connection at the top of the filler pipe. Any recommendations on how to vent the tank? The SPICA vapor recovery tank is long gone, along with the tank mounting bracket. I’m inclined to install an inline breather/vent valve on the vent connection like this with tubing routed somewhere beneath the trunk:
www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk
Thanks for your help and input.
However, there are differences between them, such as a SPICA/Weber conversion that leaves me with some questions and desire for recommendations on best path forward. Unfortunately, there aren’t many photos of the car prior to taking the car to bare metal that I can use as a guide to the non-factory changes made to the car under prior ownership.
So, I‘ll start with this question on the fuel system... A new fuel tank was installed so the supply line comes out the top bung hole and there is a vent connection at the top of the filler pipe. Any recommendations on how to vent the tank? The SPICA vapor recovery tank is long gone, along with the tank mounting bracket. I’m inclined to install an inline breather/vent valve on the vent connection like this with tubing routed somewhere beneath the trunk:
Newton Inline Breather/Vent Valve from Merlin Motorsport
These valves are installed in-line, connected to the fuel tank by a suitable hose. They can be mounted at any angle. We recommend that the valve is connected to the outside of the vehicle so that any vapour that is expelled from the tank due to overpressure is allowed to escape from the vehicle.
Thanks for your help and input.