[Rhodes22-list] Gas Tanks, Vents, and Carburetors

[mputnam1 at aol.com]

Ok, being uneducated in the world of outboard engines and gasoline tanks  (among other things), after reading Rummy's email below, I have to ask: what is the protocol on a gas tank's air vent?  When should it be left open?  When should it be closed?  Should it only be open while operating the engine?  And what about detaching the fuel line and burning the gas that's in the carburetor as Robert discussed?  How long should it take to burn off and when/how often is this advised?  Just when winterizing?  I tried it recently and after the engine continued to run for a few minutes (Elton suggested I do this if I wouldn't be running the engine for two weeks or more), I stopped the process because I had no idea how long it would take to shut down and I needed to head home ...
 
Thanks in advance for any advice,
 
- Mark Putnam
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Mon, 1 May 2006 11:02:47 EDT
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Zepyrus Is in the Water!


Rob,
Leaving the air vent open on the tank all the time allows moisture to enter  
the gas tank. If there is an issue that the tank is no longer air tight, you  
need to either replace the tank or get a new fill cap for it.
 
Rummy
__________________________________________________
Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list