Proximity of gas can to van exhaust?
Should I be concerned about this? It seems like I should, but I have not seen anyone mention it. Maybe because it is obvious? How close is too close? What about genny exhaust? Talking about a pla...
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If your van is a pre-OBDII emissions vehicle, then you should be OK.
I think OBDII started in 1996.
If your van is OBDII compliant, then any attempts to tap off the gas tank will probably set a "slow evap system leak" code or even a "large evap system code".
These systems basically pressurize the fuel tank slightly and then measure the pressure continually to see if any leaks are occurring. A tap-off somewhere in the system (gas tank or filler neck) will bleed off pressure and set the code.
It might be possible to put a shutoff valve in the tap-off so that you can turn it off when the engine is running. Of course, this means not running the generator while the van engine is running.
Steve
I think OBDII started in 1996.
If your van is OBDII compliant, then any attempts to tap off the gas tank will probably set a "slow evap system leak" code or even a "large evap system code".
These systems basically pressurize the fuel tank slightly and then measure the pressure continually to see if any leaks are occurring. A tap-off somewhere in the system (gas tank or filler neck) will bleed off pressure and set the code.
It might be possible to put a shutoff valve in the tap-off so that you can turn it off when the engine is running. Of course, this means not running the generator while the van engine is running.
Steve
