fuel tank venting

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

I've been using a YS 1-way valve on my vent successfully until very  
recently. I found that the valve started to stick closed and that contributed to  
balky engines runs. 
 
Just this past week I fashioned a loop in my vent line, about 1" in  
diameter, and removed the valve. I have had no problems with undue fuel leakage.  It 
worked well in my set-up. 
 
The 1-way valve method is very good and works fine as long as the valve is  
working well. Like so many things on our models, it's another item that will  
need maintenance, should this route be chosen.
MattK
 
 
In a message dated 2/28/2005 12:37:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
natpenton at centurytel.net writes:

I tried on one airplane using the open vent line  and exiting behind the 
tank, then tried doing an around the world with  the tubing before exiting. In 
both cases I had a mess on the fuse and subfin  and was using lots of fuel.     
Nat

----- Original Message ----- 
From:  _Ken Thompson III_ (mailto:mrandmrst at comcast.net)  
To: _discussion at nsrca.org_ (mailto:discussion at nsrca.org)  
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 7:46  PM
Subject: Re: fuel tank venting w/perry  regulated pump


Nat,
With you and Bob P. using the check valve, I'm  thinking that is the way I 
should be doing mine.  
It's an easy addition.
Ken

----- Original Message ----- 
From:  _Nat Penton_ (mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net)  
To: _discussion at nsrca.org_ (mailto:discussion at nsrca.org)  
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 8:43  PM
Subject: Re: fuel tank venting  w/perry regulated pump


Ron I put a one way valve in the line, with a  T in it,. Plug the T when thru 
 fueling.         Nat




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