RE: How to find a leak in a gas tank

[David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brian, 
Are you positive it’s the fuel tank? Meaning, is the gas smell in your garage a new occurrence since you replaced the tank float? Or, does the gas smell dissipate if the car is not in the closed garage? Just trying to rule out anything else, like a lawnmower, gas can, or used rag. Otherwise, since you recently worked with the fuel tank it could be a possible source and since you can’t find any liquid leak, what you smell might be the vapors escaping from the upper area of the tank above the fuel level. The areas these vapors could be escaping from would be the gas cap, the filler neck-to-tank seal or the seal for the sending unit and locking ring. On the other hand, these fumes could just as well be coming from somewhere else like the engine compartment maybe? 
 
Dave B.
 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: How to find a leak in a gas tank
> Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:35:48 -0400
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> All,
> 
> I'm pretty sure I have a leak in my gas tank but am having trouble finding
> it. It isn't big enough to drip and I think what escapes evaporates before I
> can see it. Garage always smells of gas.
> 
> I've had the tank out once before to install a new float so taking it out
> doesn't scare me - just not sure what to do with it once it's out.
> 
> As always, thanks in advance.
> 
> Regards,
> Brian
> 
> 62 Dart 440/ Poly 318
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