Fuel Tank issues

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 68 Wildcat, Aug 21, 2017.

  1. 68 Wildcat

    68 Wildcat Dash Riprock

    Hi all, My 68 Wildcat is leaking fuel from the filler neck because the previous owner pried out a failed locking gas cap. The sealing surface is damaged to the point that fuel dribbles out when I accelerate. I straightened everything best possible, but it's screwed. I roughed up all around the filler neck and used JB weld to make a new sealing surface and filed it flat. Problem solved until the JB weld started failing. Is there a type of Epoxy that doesn't react with fuel? My only goal is to pass mechanical inspection in order to plate the car.
    Once the car is plated, I can take my time and source a new tank, or graft on an undamaged filler neck if finding a tank proves onerous. I'm only looking for a stop gap solution as I'm still weeks away from completing my current project.
    Thanks for any advice, Gary 68 Wildcat
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  3. 68 Wildcat

    68 Wildcat Dash Riprock

    Thanks for the link Larry, I will order some in.

    Gary
     

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