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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Is there such thing as a vented gas cap that lets pressure out as well as letting air in to eliminate a vacuum in the tank? Now that it is finally warming up here my tank is pressurizing to the point the cab fills up with fumes.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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I think all those you'll see at the store are vented.
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Whenever I gas up I loosen the cap when I get home to relieve the pressure.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 05:26 AM
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Skid, I can imaging the rubber hose between the filler neck and tank needs replacing. Usually when that is in good shape there is no smell in the cab.


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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Brand new hose clamps very tight
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 08:13 AM
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Gas caps that vent to the atmosphere have been illegal since the 70's. The vented one sold today only let air in. They are a PITA on older systems. I have one that I drilled a small 1/16 hole in it to relieve the pressure..
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:13 PM
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Hey guys I'm needing to buy a new gas cap and I found one in the MAC's catalog but the one I like happens to be for years 48-50. Does anyone know if it will still fit?

I tried calling MAC but whoever I was talking to was not wanting to be helpful.

I don't like the "warning! Fuel spray may cause injury" thing
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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1948/50 is different, 1951/55 is different.

B6TZ-9030-A .. Fuel Cap-Vented-Anti-Surge-Chrome (Motorcraft FC-23) / Obsolete ~ Available NOS & Reproduced

1956/60 F100/1100 & 1961/72 F100/750 except 1970/72 F100/250 with Evaporative Emission.

HASELDEN BROTHERS in Hemingway SC has 1 = 843-558-2134.

KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has 6 = 563-562-3241.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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Like I say, first stop after you gas up vent the tank by loosening the cap. The gas is stored underground and on a hot summer day it goes from a 60-65 degree state to a 80+ degree state.


Its not rocket science.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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The sending unit/gasket area can result in fumes escaping too. Use new gasket and suitable sealer if required. Once new filler hose and clamps are installed and everything is squared away there won't be any fuel odors in the cab.

Old Truck Dog, Burlap, and Barn, well that's different.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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There aren't many places that gas fumes can escape into the cab. I can't imagine that you can smell gas and not see a wet place.

John
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 09:43 AM
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I had a similar problem with the gas cap--check this thread for the one that worked for me finally:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-for-long.html

~Steve
 
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