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70ChevyCST · 11-04-2008, 05:01 PM

Right after filling her up I decided to fold the seat forward and I saw the drip drip drip right at the sending unit to (vertical) gas line connection. Leak stopped after I started the truck. Shortly after turning off it started dripping again. I took it home and drained 5 gallons out of it and that stopped the leak. I've already tightened this connection. Is there an o-ring or compression farrel in there that is worn out....or should a little thread sealant do the job? Thanks, Bob

Brad · 11-04-2008, 09:00 PM

Yes, there's a big O ring at that connection and hopefully you're close to a good hardware store where you can find another one. I'm sure the major vendors have them as well however.
Oh, almost forgot- you might be able to get away with bending the tabs that hold the sending unit in place. That may be just enough downward force to stop the leak-for free!

Willys47 · 11-04-2008, 09:01 PM

I have heard that soap works ? I have never tried it.

cdowns · 11-04-2008, 10:54 PM

i'd try cleaning both parts of the tubing connection with very fine steelwool they may have deposits on them preventig a good seal on the tubing connection

bowtieboy93 · 11-04-2008, 11:22 PM

just dont weld it shut lol

68C15 · 11-05-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Yes, there's a big O ring at that connection and hopefully you're close to a good hardware store where you can find another one. I'm sure the major vendors have them as well however.
Oh, almost forgot- you might be able to get away with bending the tabs that hold the sending unit in place. That may be just enough downward force to stop the leak-for free!

I think he is talking about the inverted flare connection where the sender and pipe meet.
possible a kerfagled flare on the line? remove for inspection. if this in fact the problem I would cut the line a few inches back and fab a new line. when I make new flares I dont completely finish the flare. I let the fitting do the last little bit. I would also not use hose for connecting the old with new.

Brad · 11-05-2008, 12:21 PM

Aye! You might be right laddy!
70ChevyCST, I'd just start by wrapping the threads in teflon tape and trying that for starters. Actually, I'd just put a wrench on it first and tighten it. You never mentioned if you had done that already.

Then I'd try the tape.

70ChevyCST · 11-05-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

I think he is talking about the inverted flare connection where the sender and pipe meet.
possible a kerfagled flare on the line? remove for inspection. if this in fact the problem I would cut the line a few inches back and fab a new line. when I make new flares I dont completely finish the flare. I let the fitting do the last little bit. I would also not use hose for connecting the old with new.

Yes...sorry for the confusion. I did not mean the big o-ring where the sending unit mounts/drops into the tank. I meant the connection of the metal tubes right outside sending unit (sending unit to gas line). That connection behind the seat leaks when tank is full. I thought I had it fixed a while ago when I discovered the truck had a non-vented cap on the tank. During the hot summmer months, the gas expanded and must have leaked at this connection...filling the cab full of gas fumes. I bought the proper gas tank cap (stant 11623 vented-suggested by you guys-thank you) and the gas smell went away until yesterday when I filled her up. So either the flare is damaged or there's a build up of crud huh? I'll take her apart ,clean ,inspect and use teflon tape on threads and go from there....If this doesn't work I guess it's time to cut and reflare huh?? Thanks..Bob

70ChevyCST · 11-05-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

just dont weld it shut lol

Oh yes almost forgot....Gee thanks...I was thinking of getting my MIG out while

ing to seal that connection up!!

11-04-2008, 05:01 PM	#1
70ChevyCST Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: usa Posts: 71	Finally found my gas leak today Right after filling her up I decided to fold the seat forward and I saw the drip drip drip right at the sending unit to (vertical) gas line connection. Leak stopped after I started the truck. Shortly after turning off it started dripping again. I took it home and drained 5 gallons out of it and that stopped the leak. I've already tightened this connection. Is there an o-ring or compression farrel in there that is worn out....or should a little thread sealant do the job? Thanks, Bob __________________ I'm a grateful Christian not perfect in any way, but always striving to become better with Christ's help. I'm grateful for what He did for me on that cross at Calvary. I hope there is a desire in your heart for the same: If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

11-04-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Finally found my gas leak today Yes, there's a big O ring at that connection and hopefully you're close to a good hardware store where you can find another one. I'm sure the major vendors have them as well however. Oh, almost forgot- you might be able to get away with bending the tabs that hold the sending unit in place. That may be just enough downward force to stop the leak-for free! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 11-04-2008 at 09:02 PM.

11-04-2008, 09:01 PM	#3
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Finally found my gas leak today I have heard that soap works ? I have never tried it. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

11-04-2008, 10:54 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Finally found my gas leak today i'd try cleaning both parts of the tubing connection with very fine steelwool they may have deposits on them preventig a good seal on the tubing connection __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-04-2008, 11:22 PM	#5
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Finally found my gas leak today just dont weld it shut lol __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

11-05-2008, 12:21 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Finally found my gas leak today Aye! You might be right laddy! 70ChevyCST, I'd just start by wrapping the threads in teflon tape and trying that for starters. Actually, I'd just put a wrench on it first and tighten it. You never mentioned if you had done that already. Then I'd try the tape. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



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