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Topic: Gas Tank Separator

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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/22/07 8:37am Message 1 of 11
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It looks like my Gas Tank Separator has bit the dust. Fuel leaking out when the tank is full. Leaks down onto the muffler so no driving until it is replaced. Redwingvette2007-04-22 08:40:03


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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/22/07 8:41am Message 2 of 11
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Oh that not good, I think everyone has seen the video on the news of the guy fueling his Ferrari with fuel leaking onto his muffler Confused  Was not a good scene, can you say "Italian BBQ"


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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/22/07 9:26am Message 3 of 11
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At least it's not hard to replace! I have an extra one I took off another 74, in case I ever need one. Are you sure it's not just the hose(s) leaking?


                                         


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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/22/07 9:54am Message 4 of 11
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Yes, I replaced them when I had the body off a couple of year ago. It also filled the carbon can up and I had fuel pouring out of it once before. Not a good thing at all. It sure would be a lot easier if I had this thing on a lift instead of laying on my old worn out back.LOL  


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/26/07 10:54am Message 5 of 11
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Well I got the old one off and it has a pin hole leak in the side right at the bottom where it is welded together. New one has been shipped so I hope to have it back on by Friday.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/27/07 6:55am Message 6 of 11
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Vette(s): 1971, LT-1, T-top, 4-speed (M21), Mulsanne Blue, 3.70 rear, mostly original (sidepipes). 2006, Daytona Sunset Orange Coupe.
Is this something you have to drop the fuel tank to replace? I want to replace mine and I don't know if there is an "easy" way to do it.



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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/27/07 5:10pm Message 7 of 11
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Drop the exhuast and you can reach up to it.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/30/07 12:30pm Message 8 of 11
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So I get the new one today and guess what, it leaks too. I am going to fix it myself. The bottom is glued on and it seems that the glue did not seal in one small spot.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 4/30/07 7:47pm Message 9 of 11
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Them things weren't "welded" too well to start with! I've seen quite a few of these things over the years, and every one of them looks like some first grade science project! Very sloppy.
When I was doing the resto on the '74 chassis. I couldn't believe how bad these things are made. Even made a note of it in my NCRS Judging Manual. Then, I got an "extra" off of another '74 I had for a while...it looked exactly the same! Dang pencil pushers!

Where did your new one come from, Brian, if you don't mind saying? (P/M if ya want.)


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Gas Tank Separator

Posted: 5/1/07 7:39am Message 10 of 11
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Ecklers, you think they would leak check them before sending them out. I know production parts have to be but it seems replacement parts no one cares. I am just glad I check it before I installed it. Redwingvette2007-05-01 07:39:34


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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