Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2010/10/24 19:21:51

Grrrrrrr.....more fuel issues today. Opened the garage door this morning to be overwhelmed with the smell of fuel.

Huge puddle of gas under the rear-end of the car. Leaking from were the gas line screws into the tank. The line flare is not sealing correctly and is now leaking from that spot since the tank is full of gas. It didnt do this before as I didnt have enough fuel in the tank to be above that level.

So I made a temporary patch on it, and I will need to cut and re-flare line. Just a tip, with a full tank, gas will literally shoot out of the connection when loosened. I have a gas soaked tee-shirt, and a non-amuzed wife as proof.

One of those weekends where I feel like I am making backwards progress.