Gas Tank Vacuum Lock

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Gas tank vacuum lock. When i open the fuel tank i have to force the gas cap off. My theory was that because of the weight of the sand and the low gas level gas was not able to. Vapor lock is a problem caused by liquid fuel changing state to gas while still in the fuel delivery system of gasoline fueled internal combustion engines. To test tank venting just get it to die on you and get out of car asap and remove the fuel cap to see if theres a vacuum being pulled on the tank when you remove the cap which you will hear right off the bat when you remove the fuel tank cap if thats the case.

Make sure the fuel level in the bowls are set correctly and there is no blockage in the lines. Ford p1450 fuel tank vacuum most common cause the check engine light cel is on and the powertrain control module pcm sets diagnostic. The gas tank was below 1 4 full. Vacuum lock at gas tank user name remember me.

If you do not have a bypass type regulator you need to install one and run a return line back to the tank. Not too sure but i think that could help save share reply o old school registered joined 4. It cranked like crazy but would not fire. Anyone experience a gas tank vacuum lock.

Ive been researching about gas tank vacuum lock problems and i see removing the charcoal cannister maybe. Password register shopforum gallery faq calendar search today s posts mark forums read linkback thread tools display modes 1 12 26 2004 04 59 pm rammbs. This is what i decided to call it not knowing what is called if it is possible. If the pump is dead headed it will produce alot of heat and cause damage.

Yesterday my 1996 mercedes c220 would not start. No air can replace the space where the gas was when the fuel gets used and the gas level in the tank drops 0 0 5. I am getting a vapor lock on my fuel tank. On an electric pump it uses the fuel to help keep it cool.

Of sand in the trunk just before driving it about 15 miles home and parking it. Moore crotch rocket posts. However i have seen the fuel tank vacuum lock several times. Some things i suspect contributed.

I can fill it up and run about 100 miles and the engine dies. It was cold about 25f. Is the vent tube plugged or is it something else. But again only try this if your sure the tank is vented properly and strainer sock in fuel tank is not clogged.