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samdauler
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« on: December 15, 2012, 04:01:07 PM »
Removed my tank today and the small rear vent/drain hose snapped. Bought a 2ft piece as a replacement. What I did not realize is other is a T in the middle of that drain hose. Where or what does the center T attach to?
Just ordered my Clymer's today. Only had my 1999  standard for three weeks now. 
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2012, 04:05:35 PM »
Should be installed.  It is a vac break, so that if water or dirt plugs the bottom end of the hose, you still have a place for air to get in the tank.

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« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2012, 04:07:15 PM »
Quote from: MP on December 15, 2012, 04:05:35 PM
Should be installed.  It is a vac break, so that if water or dirt plugs the bottom end of the hose, you still have a place for air to get in the tank.

MP

In other words, nothing attaches to the side of the T.
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2012, 04:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Valkpilot on December 15, 2012, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: MP on December 15, 2012, 04:05:35 PM
Should be installed.  It is a vac break, so that if water or dirt plugs the bottom end of the hose, you still have a place for air to get in the tank.

MP

In other words, nothing attaches to the side of the T.

Correct

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samdauler
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2012, 05:10:37 PM »
Great to know. Thanks.
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garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012, 07:21:10 PM »
Be real careful when you put the tank back on so you don't pinch or kink that hose.  That is a "common problem" (if there is any common problems with the Valk).  If the hose doesn't vent properly, it will feel like you are running out of gas, etc. 
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2012, 06:58:50 AM »
Years ago, when cleaning under the tank and around the battery box one winter, I found that "T" and being smarter than the Engineers that designed the system, I took it out. Wink

First passing rain storm I hit, showed me, I'm not all that smart after all. Embarrassed

She stalled on the interstate and after waiting a while, she started back up and I made my destination.

Got home, re-installed the vent "T".
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