1974 B-100 Fuel Tank Leak

[mikemc53 10]

It isn't actually the tank itself that is leaking but it leaks where the gas line exits the tank. Top mount fuel tank with a grommet type fitting in the center bottom of the tank. That fitting has a shut-off valve as part of a tee that then goes to the fuel filter and then to the pump. The tractor has sat, unmoved, for the last few years so most of the rubber fittings and lines are pretty beat (either worn, brittle or both) and I was going to play around with it but I am not sure where to get certain parts. Fuel line and filters are pretty easy but the grommet type fitting with the shut-off on it might be tougher to find. Any ideas on either where to get that part or if there are any thoughts on repairing what is there.

 

Thanks.

[squonk 47,703]

Timely! I had the same thing on my B80. 

 

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[CRF857 493]

17 hours ago, mikemc53 said:

It isn't actually the tank itself that is leaking but it leaks where the gas line exits the tank. Top mount fuel tank with a grommet type fitting in the center bottom of the tank. That fitting has a shut-off valve as part of a tee that then goes to the fuel filter and then to the pump. The tractor has sat, unmoved, for the last few years so most of the rubber fittings and lines are pretty beat (either worn, brittle or both) and I was going to play around with it but I am not sure where to get certain parts. Fuel line and filters are pretty easy but the grommet type fitting with the shut-off on it might be tougher to find. Any ideas on either where to get that part or if there are any thoughts on repairing what is there.

 

Thanks.

Try one of our vendors.

[Retired Wrencher 6,899]

Mike I would do what Mike said. These parts are easley to get. And if you can I would find ethanol, free gas. Just go online and type in ethanol free gas stations in my area. I believe there’s a few sites that has with phone numbers that you can call. You’ll be much better off. It doesn’t eat way at the rubber of the fuel line. I hope all goes well. Keep us in the loop. 

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