68 Imperial Gas Tank leaking at position of 2 vents. Need Advise.

[AndyFranklin]

So, I put the first full tank of gas under my ownership. Drove 100 miles and after a rest found maybe 10 ounces of fuel leaked at vents while car sat for an hour (Eldebrock 800 cfm carb) . Any ideawhat could cause this ? Also if tank is broken and not repairable any recommendations of replacement brand or vendor ? Thanks in advance. AndyFranklin

 

[CBODY67]

Leaking from the nipples where the vent mechanism attach to the front of the tank? Did you replace the rubber hoses there?

I would suspect a radiator shop that deals with gas tanks should be able to re-solder the nipples to get them leak-free again? Should not need to get a new tank for that, unless "the rot" is more advanced.

New tanks? Should be the same tank that normal C-body Chryslers use. Spectra is probably the only manufacturer of them. As other places use the same part number as Spectra, I suspect they are re-selling Spectra tanks at variable prices, so PRICE SHOP, including for "free shipping". Van's used to have the best prices, and such. Rock Auto CAN be a contender though.

IF your existing sending unit works, do NOT get a new sending unit, reuse the existing one! Do get new seals and such.

Edelbrock 800cfm carb? WHY?

Enjoy!
CBODY67

 

[AndyFranklin]

Leaking from the nipples where the vent mechanism attach to the front of the tank? Did you replace the rubber hoses there?

I would suspect a radiator shop that deals with gas tanks should be able to re-solder the nipples to get them leak-free again? Should not need to get a new tank for that, unless "the rot" is more advanced.

New tanks? Should be the same tank that normal C-body Chryslers use. Spectra is probably the only manufacturer of them. As other places use the same part number as Spectra, I suspect they are re-selling Spectra tanks at variable prices, so PRICE SHOP, including for "free shipping". Van's used to have the best prices, and such. Rock Auto CAN be a contender though.

IF your existing sending unit works, do NOT get a new sending unit, reuse the existing one! Do get new seals and such.

Edelbrock 800cfm carb? WHY?

Enjoy!
CBODY67

Thank you. Eldy reference is someone telling mr car could be pushing back fuel after a hot day drive.