Gas leaking.

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  1. mywifeisawesome

    mywifeisawesome Member

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    Hi everybody. My 1973 Comet started leaking gas while it has been sitting this winter. Coming from the top of the tank. Also when I remove the gas cap it has alot of pressure even though I haven't ran it in months. Do I need an aftermarket vented cap? Original cap on it.
     
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    how much gas is in the tank? I would clean out the stock vent system.
     
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    The pressure relief valve in your cap is bad or stuck change the cap
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    I'd pull the tank and have it checked for leaks. I have personal experience with this.
     
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    I will. Thanks.
     
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