1958 5.5 evinrude fisherman

[goblerblaster]

After much work of un- stinking my old motor, new coils, points, etc I finally got it running !!! However the dual line fuel tank was leaking under pressure so I ordered a gasket kit. In taking the tank apart and cleaning it for a week in white vinager- all the rust was gone and it looks awesome. In re-asembaling, I cant find part number 31 on the attached link
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/j...=5516&manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Fuel+Tank

Is this part really a "valve" or can I just cut a gasket and put in the hole ??

 

[goblerblaster]

If the link does not work it is part number 302136 that I am asking about on the gas tank diagrahm for a 1958 Evinrude 5.5..Thanks

 

[flyingscott]

There are some on ebay look up the part# and go 0302136 is the # it's a valve.

 

[F_R]

302136 is the pressure relief valve. It lets air escape if pressure gets too high (for instance sitting in the sun on a hot day).