Leaking fuel
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Leaking fuel
I've noticed lately after I fill up, for quite awhile I get fuel leaking out of the top of the tank. Not a lot, but enough to make me wonder. It's coming right around the tanktop under the ring. Maybe its not tight enough? Also, would this allow air in the tank, into the fuel? Any ideas? Thanks!!
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If the leak is at the lines, then sure you could be getting air into the system.
If the leak is at the ring, then it probably isn't drawing air into the lines. After all, the top of the tank has a huge hole for a vent tube.
The only way you'll know for sure is to find the source of the leak.
If the leak is at the ring, then it probably isn't drawing air into the lines. After all, the top of the tank has a huge hole for a vent tube.
The only way you'll know for sure is to find the source of the leak.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Northern Colorado
On my 38 gal tank, there is a equalizing vent that goes from the rear of the tank to the front. If that hose has cracked or come off one of the ends you could get some splash that would show up on the top.
The filler hose and associated vent could also be loose as they are only secured with a single worm clamp but I would think that a leak there would run down the side of the tank. The only other place I could think would be the main opening ring has come loose as Pocket mentioned.
I would think that if the feed or return hoses were leaking, it would do it all of the time, just not when filled.
The filler hose and associated vent could also be loose as they are only secured with a single worm clamp but I would think that a leak there would run down the side of the tank. The only other place I could think would be the main opening ring has come loose as Pocket mentioned.
I would think that if the feed or return hoses were leaking, it would do it all of the time, just not when filled.
Thanks!
I appreciate the help.
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