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Old 05-12-2026, 09:47 AM   #4
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Default Re: gas cap leak

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Originally Posted by Ken Arms View Post
could use some suggestions as to stop my gas cap from spilling when full. I have tried a new gasket on original cap, tried a new cap as well. Car has a new drake tank with a spring loaded flipper. (34 ford). Ken
My guess? Overfilling the tank.
The design of the filler tube is not the greatest and often enough, when the tank is very full, the fuel will get past the gasket.
How about next time you put gasoline in the tank, stop at half or so and see if that cures the issue.
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