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Brett Helmkamp 07-29-2012 06:49:36 67.236.72.7 Report to Moderator	I just bought a new gas cap for my super c. It isn't vented and when I open it, it has a lot of vaccuum. I was wondering if it would work to drill a tiny hole in the top? Should I just get a new vented cap? Will not hurt anything the way it is? The one I bought is exactly like the one that was on it but the gasket was gone and it was in pretty rough shape. [Reply]   [No Email]
mkirsch 07-30-2012 05:58:32 64.80.110.74 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-29-2012 06:49:36   There's a good reason you wouldn't find anything on the Tenneco website. They never had anything to do with the gas cap program. Navistar, the company that was formed out of the IH truck division, is the one that administers the gas cap program. It was rumored that they were going to end the program a few years ago, but apparently it is still in operation. [Reply]  [No Email]
Brett Helmkamp 07-30-2012 08:04:50 67.236.72.7 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to mkirsch, 07-30-2012 05:58:32   Thanks for clearing it up [Reply]  [No Email]
pete 23 07-29-2012 19:15:57 74.32.238.2 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-29-2012 06:49:36   Non vented, short fuel tank caps are used on the 86 and 88 series tractors as they have a separate vent hose going up the cab leg and under fender. They get plugged and that is main reason you see so many sucked in fuel tanks on them. They do distort even when vented but I have seen some sucked together really good. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bouncer 07-29-2012 11:45:33 68.28.137.228 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-29-2012 06:49:36   Here is the link for the free gas caps. It can be filled out right online, no need to print and mail it in anymore. IH Gas Cap [Reply]  [No Email]
Brett Helmkamp 07-29-2012 13:18:39 67.236.72.7 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Bouncer, 07-29-2012 11:45:33   Thank you very much. GOt it ordered and hopefully get it soon. [Reply]  [No Email]
gene bender 07-29-2012 10:01:18 67.55.226.123 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-29-2012 06:49:36   Ive noticed the replacement gas aps sold by various vendors dont have the vented holthey were made in China and someone sent them a radiator cap and not an original gas cap. Send your serial# and model and they will send you the new type higher vented one. Now if you want an original cap i do have a couple as i have went to the new type. [Reply]  [No Email]
Brett Helmkamp 07-29-2012 10:19:20 67.236.72.7 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to gene bender, 07-29-2012 10:01:18   I guess I better get one. This one creates so much vaccuum that it is extremely difficult to unscrew. I went to Tenneco website but it was their home page and didn't see where to apply for one. Just want a good cap. Would like to look original if possible. [Reply]  [No Email]
Janicholson 07-29-2012 07:10:18 96.24.99.126 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-29-2012 06:49:36   Tenneco has a Gas Cap replacement program That allows you to get a new baffled gas cap for free. Use the search for box, and find the reference. You will need your tractors serial number and model. Fill it out and get your cap. It must be vented, or fuel will not flow. Drilling into a cap will likely make it spew fuel on modestly rough ground. (original problem being fixed by law suit). Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
rustyfarmall 07-29-2012 08:25:44 67.55.162.174 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Janicholson, 07-29-2012 07:10:18   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I got 4 of them, but they came from International Harvester, the truck people, not from Tenneco. [Reply]  [No Email]
John G. Hasler 07-29-2012 07:14:30 174.124.42.244 Report to Moderator	Re: vented gas cap? in reply to Janicholson, 07-29-2012 07:10:18   > Fill it out and get your cap. They sent me a case of them. [Reply]  [No Email]