Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

[jbjuice]

Probably an easy question:

I have a Tempo 6 gallon gas tank for my 16' Lowe. When I unhook the tank from the motor, it leaks out the spout (and continues to even after setting a while). Is there something I'm doing wrong or is this a bad tank? Is to much pressure built up? I unscrewed the cap and let the air out of the tank.

Thanks for your help

 

[62 ROYAL SCOTT]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

HEY jbjuice,It sounds like vent hole is stoped up on your gas cap

 

[JimS123]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

You have to leave the vent open.

 

[jbjuice]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

Thanks! I thought I left the cap completely off, but I guess not. So that I understand, even if I release the pressure, if I put the cap back on (and its clogged), it will build pressure within the can and start leaking out the spout again?

 

[ajgraz]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

What do you mean by "spout"? The threads where the the fuel line fitting connects to the tank? Is it leaking between the plastic threads and the fitting?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

When I unhook the tank from the motor, it leaks out the spout (and continues to even after setting a while).

Ayuh,... Spout,..?? Do ya mean the motor connector,..??

If so, it sounds like a damaged O-ring in the connector...

 

[jbjuice]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

The metal can has a plug in adaptor for the hose/fuel pump and that's where gas is seeping out. This is my first boat that didn't have a built in tank, so I may not be using the right terminology. I did go out and look at the can and there is no vent hole in the gas cap...whereas my second tank does have one. That is probably the issue.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Tempo 6 Gal Gas Tank Question

Metal cans are self venting. There is a pin on the male connector (on the tank) that closes the fitting when the line is removed. The fitting on your can is defective. Maybe just needs cleaning. To solve the problem, don't disconnect the line any more. If you ned to disconnect for some reason, disconnect the motor end.