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Re: [GMCnet] Onan - Vapor Lock? [message #178612 is a reply to message #178609]

Wed, 01 August 2012 00:43

ljdavick

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Rob,

That's an interesting comment about your gas cap. What would happen if you remove the cap while the Onan is sputtering? Do you think she'd even out?

Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA

On Jul 31, 2012, at 9:26 PM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:

> Mac,
>
> Go to page 38 in the 6KW Onan Manual below:
>
> http://www.bdub.net/manuals/Onan/Onan6kwNH_Major-Service.pdf
>
> There you will find the parts list for the carb. The fuel comes in the pointy end of the needle valve so it would be possible for
> pressure to "blow" it open.
>
> HOWEVER, when one considers how much surface area is exposed to the pressure I believe you are correct as it would take one hell of
> a lot more than the gas expanding on a hot day. Also I reckon the vent lines to the carbon canister should keep the pressures down
> in the tanks.
>
> I have noted on hot days when I remove the gas tank fill valve I do get a burst of pressure.
>
> I like the Facet Gold Series as it appears it is a direct replacement for the existing pump which I will verify when I check the
> output pressure of the existing pump.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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