Gas leak?

[GeoffK]

Took the 72 out for a spin, got groceries and filled it up.

Stopped for like 5 minutes (not running) to get matching vintage cooler and there was a gas puddle on the passenger side by rear wheel. The truck was parked at an angle ( passenger side slightly lower).

I came home and it isn’t leaking now? Any suggestions?

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by GeoffK

Took the 72 out for a spin, got groceries and filled it up.

Stopped for like 5 minutes (not running) to get matching vintage cooler and there was a gas puddle on the passenger side by rear wheel. The truck was parked at an angle ( passenger side slightly lower).

I came home and it isn’t leaking now? Any suggestions?

That's a strange one. Possibly leaking around the sending unit hole or the return line on the tank? Was there a strong smell of gas in the cab?

[GeoffK]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

That's a wired one. Possibly leaking around the sending unit hole or the return line on the tank? Was there a strong smell of gas in the cab?

It hasn’t replicated and I’ve checked every 15 minutes or so. I actually put it back in the garage.

No smell of gas in the cab at all, can smell it outside a little where it leaked but I don’t see anything.

[Richard]

Filler neck connector hose original? 50+ years takes its toll. You mentioned a fill up. Could have leaked onto top of tank and dripped to passenger side. Still running a sealed (not vented) cap?

[GeoffK]

Originally Posted by Richard

Filler neck connector hose original? 50+ years takes its toll. You mentioned a fill up. Could have leaked onto top of tank and dripped to passenger side. Still running a sealed (not vented) cap?

I have to crawl under and take a look. Yes running a regular non vented cap.

[HO455]

On my 67 Burban there is a hidden piece of fuel hose on the passenger side near the 3rd door pillar in front of the trailing arm crossmember. It is a 5-6" U-shaped hose that connects the steel in from the fuel pump to the steel line that goes to the fuel tank. I don't know if it is that way on all 67-72 Burbans of only 67's.

I cut the 90 degree bends off and replaced mine with compression fittings and a piece of steel line. Circled in photo.

[3drburb]

Originally Posted by HO455

On my 67 Burban there is a hidden piece of fuel hose on the passenger side near the 3rd door pillar in front of the trailing arm crossmember. It is a 5-6" U-shaped hose that connects the steel in from the fuel pump to the steel line that goes to the fuel tank. I don't know if it is that way on all 67-72 Burbans of only 67's.

I cut the 90 degree bends off and replaced mine with compression fittings and a piece of steel line. Circled in photo.

This would be my guess also. My 72 U hose was cracked and leaking also.

If you find another leak, it may be good to clean this hose and check it for cracks or just replace it anyways.

Good Luck.