Worden18 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Right now my 60 Rambler American is up on blocks while I re-pack the front wheel bearings and double check the brakes. I had filled the car up and noticed a little bit of gas leaking out of the cap. I pulled the cap off and more gas spilled out and I realized the gasket on the old camp is pretty worn. I replaced it with a new one from my truck which happened to fit on there. It seemed like problem solved. Well I went out there today and noticed it's leaking again, and I gently released the cap only to have a flood of gas come out of there from the pressure. Is there a plugged gas vent valve somewhere that I need to look at? I had never heard of such a thing but ran across a couple of things online. I need to do something quick before the damn tank explodes. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I've owned 60 cars and I have not seen this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Gas caps had vents in 1960. Yours is probably blocked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Also, most fuel tanks are intended to be filled 80% for this very reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus6948 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 The aftermarket fuel tank I put in my 48 coupe came with a one way vent valve that got mounted high in the rear wheel-well, it closes if the car flips over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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