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Old Nov 5, 2021 | 11:18 PM
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Hello, replacing my fuel tank on my 78. The tank I
received has a do drill or modify sticker. But the area where the t-valve should be installed is also sealed. Do I still need to install. Please see picture
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No.
That's for a vent between the steel tank and plastic liner.
Your new tank has no liner, no need for that vent.
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Thank you very much.
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DB,
FWIW make sure you have/keep all of your parts from the original tank.....Unless you've purchased the new tank as a total install kit..
Been there on my 78!!!
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Just curious - if you can would you take a picture of the insides? Wondering if it is coated with something from looking at the outside.
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Hmm, the tank for my '79 from Corvette Central had one-way vent valves tied to that port.
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Just curious - if you can would you take a picture of the insides? Wondering if it is coated with something from looking at the outside.


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Installed the tank with almost all new parts. Changed out the fuel pump, and got her started for the first time in 30 years
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