Leaky New Gas Tank

BDK · May 24th, 2011, 11:12 AM

OK,
So I replaced my gas tank this weekend. Got it, the sending unit(with rubber ring) and lock ring all for a 65 stang. I put it all in and turned the lock ring till it would not go anymore. Tapped it gently with a flathead and hammer. Everything seemed fine till this morning. I go out and it's dripping. I start to try and tap it back in place and boom a flood of a full tank of gas came down on me.

Currently I feel like an idiot! After you tap the lock ring in place till it won't go anymore is there a way to secure that in? Do you bend the tank's tangs down also?

Any help here would be great!

Thanks

An Idiot Abroad In Stang Land

RagHead · May 24th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Sounds like your gasket (round O ring between the tank and sending unit) may not have been properly installed or the locking ring not turned until fully locked. Easier to install before you put it in the car with the tank upside down. You do not bend any of the tabs, just keep tapping until the tabs on the lock ring come in contact with the tabs on the tank.

BDK · May 24th, 2011, 03:12 PM

See that's exactly what I thought, and honestly I did. I guess it's just not seating right for some odd reason. I will try it again when I get home

RagHead · June 6th, 2011, 11:18 PM

How did you come out with you gas tank leak?

david01130 · June 6th, 2011, 11:27 PM

Ive had a similar problem before. I had to make sure the gasket was seating properly

May 24th, 2011, 11:12 AM	#1
BDK Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe No Idea Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Leaky New Gas Tank OK, So I replaced my gas tank this weekend. Got it, the sending unit(with rubber ring) and lock ring all for a 65 stang. I put it all in and turned the lock ring till it would not go anymore. Tapped it gently with a flathead and hammer. Everything seemed fine till this morning. I go out and it's dripping. I start to try and tap it back in place and boom a flood of a full tank of gas came down on me. Currently I feel like an idiot! After you tap the lock ring in place till it won't go anymore is there a way to secure that in? Do you bend the tank's tangs down also? Any help here would be great! Thanks An Idiot Abroad In Stang Land

May 24th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#2
RagHead Newbie 1966 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like your gasket (round O ring between the tank and sending unit) may not have been properly installed or the locking ring not turned until fully locked. Easier to install before you put it in the car with the tank upside down. You do not bend any of the tabs, just keep tapping until the tabs on the lock ring come in contact with the tabs on the tank. __________________ Dare to Differ: *STAY INLINE* 1966 Mustang convertible, candyapple red, black power top, black interior, auto trans, autolite 1100 carb, Pertronix Ignitor, Scarebird 4 lug disc brake conversion, duel master cylinder. 1976 Cobra II

June 6th, 2011, 11:18 PM	#4
RagHead Newbie 1966 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	How did you come out with you gas tank leak? __________________ Dare to Differ: *STAY INLINE* 1966 Mustang convertible, candyapple red, black power top, black interior, auto trans, autolite 1100 carb, Pertronix Ignitor, Scarebird 4 lug disc brake conversion, duel master cylinder. 1976 Cobra II

June 6th, 2011, 11:27 PM	#5
david01130 Enthusiast 2006 Saleen SC 35.643@65 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego/Los Gatos Posts: 595 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ive had a similar problem before. I had to make sure the gasket was seating properly __________________ 06-0981 PonyForums Search ALL Craigslist Cars & Trucks and Auto Parts Mustangs Only Craigslist Search

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May 24th, 2011, 03:12 PM	#3
BDK Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe No Idea Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	See that's exactly what I thought, and honestly I did. I guess it's just not seating right for some odd reason. I will try it again when I get home

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