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J Witt · 04-21-2016, 03:49 PM

Appears to be leaking around where the sleeve screws into the tank. Is there a special tool or technique to unscrew the sleeve. I have ordered the lead seal, but is that the best thing to use as a seal?

This sleeve has a series on holes drilled around that appear to be for a tool with a pin that fits the holes. A spanner of some kind unless you are British, in which case all the wrenches are spanners.

Thanks,

John

flatheadfan · 04-21-2016, 03:57 PM

John-

You need a spanner wrench. Several places have them available, try McMasters.
http://www.mscdirect.com/browse/?nav...es&hdrsrh=true

Tom

Lawson Cox · 04-21-2016, 08:21 PM

Also. you may have to use two lead gaskets to stop the leak. I did.

jacob smith · 04-21-2016, 08:44 PM

Buy two extra. I had to do it 2 times

banjoQ · 04-21-2016, 08:53 PM

Is it leaking all of the time or just when filling up? I have tightened up that ring with a nail set and hammer. Put the tip of the nail set in a hole and gently tap it tighter. If it's leaking during fueling, you might be placing the seal of the fuel nozzle completely over the filler. This will trap air and force the gas to weep out of the connection on the filler tube. I just put my thumb between the filler neck and the seal of the nozzle. No more leaks when filling up. Good luck, these are sometimes tough to work on due to location.

G.M. · 04-22-2016, 07:43 AM

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Dip the lead washer in gas tank sealant. G.M.

J Witt · 04-22-2016, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the advice. I think I will try tapping it a little tighter first, just to see if it will move. I've only ordered one seal (ever the optimist), so maybe a second one on hand will follow Murphy's Law and keep me from needing it.

No issue right now, since I've run the tank down below the seal.

John

jimvette59 · 04-22-2016, 04:03 PM

Watch for sparks. JMHO

Kube · 04-22-2016, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimvette59

Watch for sparks. JMHO

Watch for sparks? If he sees a spark, no doubt it's too late.

I think it best he avoid making sparks. I'd use a spanner wrench but if he doesn't have one, then perhaps a piece of hardwood, maybe maple.

325w · 04-23-2016, 03:23 AM

Brass punch. No sparks

FordCabriolet1936 · 04-24-2016, 03:06 PM

Try McMaster-Carr ---- Spanner Wrench # 5475A16 You might have

to modify the pin slightly.

04-21-2016, 03:49 PM	#1
J Witt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 534	Fuel leak at the filler neck Appears to be leaking around where the sleeve screws into the tank. Is there a special tool or technique to unscrew the sleeve. I have ordered the lead seal, but is that the best thing to use as a seal? This sleeve has a series on holes drilled around that appear to be for a tool with a pin that fits the holes. A spanner of some kind unless you are British, in which case all the wrenches are spanners. Thanks, John __________________ Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.

04-21-2016, 08:21 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Also. you may have to use two lead gaskets to stop the leak. I did. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-21-2016, 08:44 PM	#4
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Buy two extra. I had to do it 2 times __________________ Ford Last edited by jacob smith; 04-21-2016 at 08:54 PM.

04-21-2016, 08:53 PM	#5
banjoQ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pacifica, Ca. Posts: 299	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Is it leaking all of the time or just when filling up? I have tightened up that ring with a nail set and hammer. Put the tip of the nail set in a hole and gently tap it tighter. If it's leaking during fueling, you might be placing the seal of the fuel nozzle completely over the filler. This will trap air and force the gas to weep out of the connection on the filler tube. I just put my thumb between the filler neck and the seal of the nozzle. No more leaks when filling up. Good luck, these are sometimes tough to work on due to location.

04-22-2016, 07:43 AM	#6
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dip the lead washer in gas tank sealant. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

04-22-2016, 03:39 PM	#7
J Witt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 534	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Thanks for the advice. I think I will try tapping it a little tighter first, just to see if it will move. I've only ordered one seal (ever the optimist), so maybe a second one on hand will follow Murphy's Law and keep me from needing it. No issue right now, since I've run the tank down below the seal. John __________________ Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.

04-22-2016, 04:03 PM	#8
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,331	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Watch for sparks. JMHO

04-23-2016, 03:23 AM	#10
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 380	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Brass punch. No sparks

04-24-2016, 03:06 PM	#11
FordCabriolet1936 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 24	Re: Fuel leak at the filler neck Try McMaster-Carr ---- Spanner Wrench # 5475A16 You might have to modify the pin slightly.