REFLECTOR: Fuel Vapor Release Valve

[John Dibble]

The attached pic is what's installed on my vent line.  I think it does 
what you want, but not sure.  My system is non-standard with tank 
overflow/vent lines.  No other vent other than the one in the pic.

John

On 4/12/2014 9:40 AM, Brian Michalk wrote:
> I am trying to find a valve that will allow a fuel tank to vent vapor, 
> but not vent fuel.
>
> This is for my header tank which receives the return fuel from the 
> fuel pressure regulator.  Occasionally, it will vent fuel overboard.
>
> I have seen large valves for racing that allow them to quickly fill 
> fuel tanks, on the order of 1 inch diameter, but I'm looking for 
> something a lot smaller.  This valve has a float in it that closes 
> when the fuel reaches it.  Some airplanes also use this valve on wing 
> tanks, but I'm not having luck stumbling across the proper term for 
> searching on that.
>
> Anyone have any pointers?
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