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12-06-2009, 12:37 PM
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gas leaking at sending unit
I installed a new OPGI gas tank in my 66. I installed a new sending unit before installing the tank. I was very careful to center the unit and O-ring before turning the tabs. It was OK for a month. It started leaking at the sending unit. I pulled the tank and put a new O-ring in it then reinstalled the tank. It is leaking again. Could I have a bad tank or?
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12-06-2009, 12:42 PM
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Bob , to be truthfull, your the first person i heard of having trouble. May i ask you, was the o ring a tight fit when you locked in the unit??
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12-06-2009, 12:58 PM
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It did not feel as tight as I thought it should.
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12-06-2009, 01:13 PM
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It's the o-ring causing the trouble, it needs to be thicker. When you turn the ringed tab it should be a pain in the neck to turn because the fit is so tight. I had the same issue the last time I swapped a tank. Do you have the factory o-ring? If you compare the two you'll see the difference. Good luck! JD
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12-06-2009, 01:26 PM
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Your right. I guess I have to pull the tank again. Installing the sending unit with the tank in place is a real pain...
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#6
12-06-2009, 01:27 PM
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Last time I checked, the factory lock ring and o-ring were still available from the GM dealer....order one of each......
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12-06-2009, 01:35 PM
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Thanx, I will check it out.
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#8
12-06-2009, 01:48 PM
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I have a new o ring and lock ring right here for 8.00$ if your interested
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12-06-2009, 01:53 PM
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Are these the GM parts?
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