[TR] Tr 4 gas tank leak

[Joe Curry]

Sage advice.

It is not the gasoline that explodes, it is the fumes.  So as long as you
smell gas, it is dangerous.

That said, I have repaired two tanks in the manner I described with no
problems.

The trick is to ensure all the fumes are gone.  A fan blowing air into the
tank with the sending unit port open for several hours will go a long way
toward getting any remaining fumes out.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob [mailto:yellowtr at adelphia.net] 
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:00 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: Joe Curry; 'Gary O'Hagan'
Subject: Re: [TR] Tr 4 gas tank leak

On Sunday, June 06, 2010 03:12:22 pm Joe Curry wrote:
> If you have a leak at the point where the adapter is attached to the tank,
> it is quite possible that you can braze the connection and stop the leak.
> 
> Just remember if you do, to fill the tank completely with water in order
to
> purge any remaining fumes after draining the gas.
> 
> Joe
> 
Gary, Joe,

I would be careful using a torch on a tank even if it was "purged". I 
attempted the same thing way back in the late 60's on a 3 tank. I even had
the 
tank 3/4 full of water at the time but it exploded anyway. I was lucky to
have 
survived. Only some cuts on the chest and legs.

I would guess as long as you smell gas, there is a risk.

If it was me, I would source a new tank and let this one sit for awhile to 
vent and use as a spare.

I see 4, 6  tanks on Ebay all the time. A 6 tank can be used. Just plug the 
vent or install the 6 vent system.

Bob