The Ford Barn

Ed in Maine · 12-18-2018, 06:56 PM

In August, 2017 I put my Model T up for the winter (Maine). It was a bit early but we had doctors appointments in Florida. I filled the tank 7/8 full and put in Stabil for the long nap over the winter. Due to some medical problems, we didn't get back to Maine until mid September, 2018. Now I'm thinking what am I going to do with all this gas in the tank. I took off the gas cap and was astonished to see the tank was bone dry. I have always had a damp shutoff valve but it never dripped or left a stain on the floor or a strong smell in the garage. It shows you that it may not seem like much of a leak but over time I am loosing a lot of gas! Ed

12-18-2018, 06:56 PM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	1914 Gas Tank Evaporation In August, 2017 I put my Model T up for the winter (Maine). It was a bit early but we had doctors appointments in Florida. I filled the tank 7/8 full and put in Stabil for the long nap over the winter. Due to some medical problems, we didn't get back to Maine until mid September, 2018. Now I'm thinking what am I going to do with all this gas in the tank. I took off the gas cap and was astonished to see the tank was bone dry. I have always had a damp shutoff valve but it never dripped or left a stain on the floor or a strong smell in the garage. It shows you that it may not seem like much of a leak but over time I am loosing a lot of gas! Ed