[DML] Re: Fuel Spill Problem

["Bernie" <bmanderville@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You may have popped the fuel pump off the top of the tank.  If you can
move it it's popped off.  Loosen the clamp and reseat it.


Bernie


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Parts Pit Mike <thepartspit@...> wrote:
>
> Hi list,
>    
>   Potential trouble with 17076 surfaced last night after her first
show & shine debut.
>    
>   This is only the second time I have filled her up with gas and on
this occassion a crowd of about 8 to 10 had gathered to watch.
Suddenly one of the onloookers on the passenger side shouted.. "Hey,
you're leaking gas!"
>    
>   The pump had not automatically shut off as they are supposed to do
when the tank nears the top, but no fuel at all was in the gas intake
and none -- not a single drop -- had overflowed into the trunk or even
the tiny "overspill containment area" around the intake.
>    
>   Either 2 things have happened.. Either I have a hole in the top of
my gas tank or the Delorean has some sort of overflow protection in
the gas pipe leading up to the trunk intake.
>    
>   It was a substantial spill and fortunately some onlookers helped
push the car forward. When I started the car (seat belt off and door
open) the fuel gauge read above the 4/4 mark. Drove around to burn off
fuel and get below the 4/4 and parked the car. Not a drop on the pavement.
>    
>   Any thoughts? Has this happened to anyone else?
>    
>   Parts Pit Mike
> 
> 
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