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June 15, 2004: I phoned Jaz about my inflating fuel tank.
Turns out the vented fuel cap isn't vented enough to actually prevent this from happening. I checked some photos of the CMC "Mitty" build and they put the fuel return line into one of the feeds on the sump, then just left the AN-6 fitting on top of the gas tank open with a small plastic cap. Hmm, not my preferred solution. After pricing out the cost of a metal check valve to use as a vent, I decided to check the Miata parts diagrams. Not only does the Miata fuel tank have a check valve, it's got a rollover valve to keep it from leaking if the car goes upside down! The parts will easily adapt to my fuel cell. It's a perfect solution.

I've also tried test-fitting some of the side body panels. I won't be putting them on the car until I'm pretty much done. I don't want to damage them! But boy, does the car ever look cool...

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