That works but I would suggest putting an inch of the stuff to soak up gas
(absorbent, looks like kitty litter) they sell in auto parts stores in the
bottom. Lowers the risk of fire from static electricity. The problem with
leaking connection to the tank can be solved by using a hose barb fitting on
the tank. I screw it in using both Teflon tape and Permatex formagasket. I
then put some Permatex on the hose barb and put the hose on with two hose
clamps. The hose clamps should be stainless and the smallest diameter that
will fit on the hose. Big ones don't stay round and cause leaks.
Richard Dickerson, Ph.D., DABT
Associate Professor, TIEHH and
Department of Pharmacology
Texas Tech Medical Campus
3601 4th Street
Lubbock Texas 79430
806 743 2425 xt 232
806 743 2744 fax
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> From: chris.beatty
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 11:00 AM
> To: wwpotter
> Subject: Re: Leaking plastic gas cans
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> I too have been plagued with drippy fuel containers, ever try placing a
> Rubbermaid tray under your fuel can?
>
> While I don't have my boat yet (IM is still making it), I have used a
> Rubbermaid tray under my fuel can for my lawnmower so as not to get smelly
> fuel
> on my vehicle's carpet.
>
> Chris Beatty
> P-19 #TBD, Name: TBD
> Alameda, CA
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> I have yet to meet a plastic gas can from Tempo or any other that did not
> leak. Most leak profusely. Gasoline on the floor is a continual pain in
> the
> A's. Returning the offending gas can usually results in getting one that
> leaks even more through the feed plug/gas can joint. They should recall
> all
> these..
>
> Sorry! Sick o cleaning gasoline from my P19 cockpit. Eight gas cans
> later I
> still have a leak... The only solution has been to leave the vent at cap
> open. This seems to reduce leakage from gaskets, etc.
>
> SF
>
> In a message dated 1/23/00 8:35:51 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> thomasw@vanion.com writes:
>
> << If you run a motor that
> has an external tank, or if you keep an extra gallon aboard in a spare
> tank
> for refueling, and that tank happens to leak (they never do that right?
> >>
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