ASSEMBLING A SIPHONABLE FILLER TUBE WITH A CHECK VALVE ON A FUEL TANK

摘要

A fuel filler tube assembly including a one-way valve or check valve. T he tube assembly is adaptable for pre-assembly on either a metal or plastic fue l tank and employs a common check valve with an adapter tube for plastic tanks. The valve employs a flapper with spaced ribs for deflecting a siphon hose away from the valve seal; and, the ribs are spaced to maintain the flow stream of he fuel during refueling and facilitating opening of the flapper.