<VV> need advice re: leaky gas tank

[J R Read_HML]

Well, if it a single hole or two in a reachable area AND from "road hazard" 
damage, it can be repaired quickly and cheaply with a 2 part epoxy patch. 
But, if it is weeping from several pinholes (rust through from the inside), 
it is time for a replacement tank.

PS - Do NOT use a vacuum cleaner to drain the tank.  <GRIN>

Later, JR
CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles McKinley" <cmckinley313 at cox.net>
To: <Wrsssatty at aol.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Harry Yarnell" <hyarnell1 at earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> need advice re: leaky gas tank


> I'll agree with Harry's advice and add that the two hoses are both
> nonstandard sizes that as far as I know you won't find at any hardware
> or auto parts shop. Only place I've found them is at Clark's, and
> they're not expensive. I also got a new repro tank from Clark's and it
> was well worth the money. I had pinhole leaks too and couldn't find a
> reliable way to plug them.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Chuck McKinley
> 63 Monza 900
>
> On Jun 30, 2010, at 2:33 PM, Harry Yarnell wrote:
>
>> 'hints to make it easier' is an oxymoron.
>> The 'easiest' way is to buy new hoses (2), and new J bolts (2). If
>> you buy
>> them NOW, you won't need them, but if you don't, the rubber hoses
>> will be
>> rock hard, and the J bolts will snap.
>> "easiest" removal (after disconnecting the fuel line and sender
>> wires, is to
>> cut the filler and vent hose, remove the two J bolts, and wiggle the
>> tank
>> out.
>> Depending on how 'holey' the tank is, you can seal it with tank
>> sealer or
>> just replace it. Good used tanks are available, or repo's are
>> available.
>>
>> Harry Yarnell
>> Perryman Garage and Orphanage
>> hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <Wrsssatty at aol.com>
>> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:13 PM
>> Subject: <VV> need advice re: leaky gas tank
>>
>>
>>> There's a guy here in NJ who recently acquired a customized Corvair
>>> once
>>> belonging to industrial designer, Raymond Loewy.  He and I have been
>>> communicating back and forth because I'm hoping to research a
>>> possible
>>> article  for
>>> the communique on the car.  Anyway, I received the note, below,
>>> from him.
>>> Being mechanically challenged, I'm passing this along to  all you out
>>> there
>>> and I will pass along to him your advice and  observations.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>
>>> ~Bill Stanley
>>>
>>> His note:
>>> <Just a quick note to let you know  the Loewy Corvair is currently
>>> "off
>>> the
>>> road" due to a severe fuel leak.
>>> It looks like I'll need to replace the  gas tank.
>>> When I try to fill up, I put more gas  on the ground than in the car
>>> ........ the leak seems to be the tank itself not  the hosed
>>> connections
>>> that are
>>> usual suspects.
>>> If you have any hints to make this job  easier I'd really like to
>>> hear
>>> them.>
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