300EVIL
08-17-2011, 02:46 PM
So, after trying to repair all the leaks in my original aluminum fuel tank, I gave up and am one day going to have a tank made or leave it to a professional welder to repair. I just can't seem to stop them all.
Anyway, I bought a 6 gallon Attwood portable marine gas tank along with the Yamaha style check valve connections from walmart to at least get me on the water but I have a huge problem,,, it leaks like crazy!
It seems to be that the cap on it is only a one way valve to let air in while the gas is being consumed but as soon as the tank is sealed and the gasoline vaporizes inside the tank due to warm temps outside, it starts leaking fromthe seals!
Sure, I could most likely install a fitting for a vent hose but I don't seem to get how these portable tanks are supposed to work in the first place if they just pressurize and leak no matter what the application.
Any suggestions?????
Thanks!
Adam
This is the tank in question....
http://www.jmsonline.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/A/T/ATT-8806LP2.jpg
Anyway, I bought a 6 gallon Attwood portable marine gas tank along with the Yamaha style check valve connections from walmart to at least get me on the water but I have a huge problem,,, it leaks like crazy!
It seems to be that the cap on it is only a one way valve to let air in while the gas is being consumed but as soon as the tank is sealed and the gasoline vaporizes inside the tank due to warm temps outside, it starts leaking fromthe seals!
Sure, I could most likely install a fitting for a vent hose but I don't seem to get how these portable tanks are supposed to work in the first place if they just pressurize and leak no matter what the application.
Any suggestions?????
Thanks!
Adam
This is the tank in question....
http://www.jmsonline.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/A/T/ATT-8806LP2.jpg