In a message dated 96-02-05 00:29:07 EST, cstand@u.washington.edu (Craig
Standley) writes:

>
>Where exactly is this canister that collects the fuel?  I think I should 
>take a look at it.  Once or twice I've filled the tank up, parked on a 
>hill (driver's side downhill) and had gas spill out.  Not too safe, and I 
>was wondering what it was that caused the spill.  The tubes look pretty 
>good, but I'd like to check out the canister.  Is it a difficult repair?  
>Everything else on the bus is in original condition, and I don't think 
>the PO would have tampered with this system, but maybe someone did.
>
>Thanks,
>Craig

When I first got the '72 whenever I filled it up a large amount of gas would
leak.  Found out that a rubber "elbow" on top of the gas tank had dry-rotted.
 It didn't cost much for a new elbow and it was easy to replace.  Getting to
was another matter though (Step 1:  Take out engine).

Brad
'72 Westy
'87 (Where is all my brake fluid going?) Syncro GL