[DML] Re: FUEL VENT TUBE

["Dave Swingle" <swingle_dmc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

To discharge static electricity that might build up in the tank. That 
copper wired is (supposed to be) grounded to the car. 

Dave S

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike clemens <rmclemns@...> wrote:
>
> My question concerns the fuel vent tube (#106683) that
> is installed in the fuel tank.  I understand why you
> need a vent system on the fuel tank, what I am
> wondering about is why there is 24 inch long, 3/16
> inch diameter (copper?) solid wire attached to the
> plug that fits into the vent hole of the tank??
> 
> When properly inserted into the tank, this wire is
> routed to the aft center of the fuel tank and is free
> to rotate approximately 20 degrees left and right. 
> The wire is permanently swedged or soldered to the
> vent plug, so it cannot be removed from the plug
> itself.
> 
> What purpose does this wire perform?  The manual has
> nothing about it, that I have been able to find.
> 
> Mike   TPS    1630
> 
> 
>       
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