Re: [Chrysler300] gas tank collapse '59

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Lindsey,
Your engine is too powerful, too much suction! Don't get too close to any 
Fords or Chevys!

Troy "K" Koop

On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:13:23 -0500
  Lindsey Fuller <yesdnil@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>   I have been driving my E for several weeks since restoring it, going
>  thru about 2 1/2 tanks of gas. When filling, the gas pump does not shut
>  off before overflowing. I installed an inline electric pump for priming
>  when it has not been run for awhile, operated by a pushbutton. Otherwise
>  stock. I put in a new repo gas tank & sending unit. While driving on
>  multilane roads with no gravel, it has sounded like a stone flew up &
>  hit the underside of the car a few times. After the last fill, the gas
>  guage hasn't moved from full even though I estimate it should be close
>  to 1/2. When I crawled under the car today to give the tank a few thumps
>  with a gloved hand, I saw the tank had imploded at all 4 corners,
>  probably holding the sending unit near the top of the tank. No leaks.
>  Haven't found anything in manuals about venting. Anyone have any ideas
>  why the tank would do this? It is buckled up from all 4 corners on the
>  underside of the tank. Less than 400 miles on the car. Thks.
>
>  Lindsey in Winnipeg.


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