Breather vent distribution fitting.
To qualify that...there should be a tube to the neck of the tank to stop blow back when filling.



The tank should be slightly pressurized when in use......if you overfilled it, it is possible the charcoal canister has gotten saturated....wait for a few miles and see if fumes go away.




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