Re: [FWDLK] Gas Tank Leak

[Richard Whelan <rwhelansr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dick, if the wagon is the same as passenger there is an "O" ring used to
seal the the assembly. The retaining ring can be tightened or loosened using
a small hammer and a BRASS drift to avoid sparks. The "O" ring should also
be coated with a sealing compound resistant to fuel when installing. Dick W.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Skinner" <dickskinner.ma@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:09 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Gas Tank Leak


> I have a leak at the junction of the gas float mechanism and the gas
> tank in my 1959 Plymouth station wagon.  It could be a bad gasket or
> just not tight enough.  Does anyone know where I can get, or borrow a
> wrench to tighten or remove the nut holding the mechanism in place?
> Also, due to an incredible lapse of thinking, I did not check the
> operation of the float mechanism prior to reinstalling the gas tank - of
> course the gas gauge does not work.  And, by troubleshooting all parts
> of the system, the problem is in the sending unit.  Could be the ground,
> although I have attempted to be sure via a separate ground wire, that
> the sending unit is grounded.  Any thoughts?
>
> Dick Skinner, Mendon  Mass
> 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban
> 1953 Maxim Pumper Fire Truck
>
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