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Lawson Cox · 06-19-2018, 10:10 PM

I have one of Drakes "Just as Henry made 'em" gas tanks on my 35 pickup. No where close to Henry's tanks, and it cannot be filled to the brim because it will seep gas out through the seams where the top and bottom are joined together, as well as at the rivets. So, don't fill it above the seam if you don't want gas on the ground. First time I had filled it up and parked it in the garage. Just sayin'.

Steve in Denver · 06-19-2018, 10:16 PM

Have you asked them for a refund or replacement?

Tinker · 06-19-2018, 11:19 PM

Lawson I had issues with a 38 tank from drake from the sender connection, because it was tapped to a modern tank gauge and more, wasn't real solid for a standard gauge at all. Made a cork gasket myself and a little or more Indian head permatex. Total bummer man. It's been okay but I don't trust a full fill up.

Also had to re-tightening the tank to filler hose connection. Which you expect.

If it's leaking for sure out the seam of the tank (totally plausible and possible) then it's a manufacturing issue. Hope it turns out well.

J Franklin · 06-19-2018, 11:24 PM

If they have shipped you a leaking tank they face quite a liability. You share it by knowing it leaks. You should give them the opportunity to make it right.

Lawson Cox · 06-20-2018, 10:34 AM

I do not think I could physically handle replacing the tank myself. I bought it through Dennis Carpenter.

TJ · 06-20-2018, 02:48 PM

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How long have you had the tank? Did you do any modifications to it to get it to fit? Have you talked with Carpenter?

alanwoodieman · 06-20-2018, 05:34 PM

a little too late, but I never install a reproduction tank unless I coat the inside with por 15 gas tank sealer. I had one that leaked thru the spot weld where the baffle was installed in the tank and since then I have done as I said. wish you were closer I would come and take it out, seal it then re-install for you! Heh! anyone near Lawson that could help him out????

Dave Castle · 06-20-2018, 06:29 PM

Drake tanks are crap, just sent a 40 tank back to them as their sending unit would not fit in their tank. Of course the reply from Drake, " We have never had that issue before ". Translated : "We have had numerous complaints, but are not allowed to share that with u" !!!

Jeff/Illinois · 06-21-2018, 10:45 AM

Hard to beat original equipment.

Our '36 PU has the original tank with POR 15 as a sealer, going on 14 years and never has leaked a drop of fuel.

4t8v8 · 06-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Used POR 15 in my leaking F1 tank in 1986. Still going strong.

FlatheadTed · 06-21-2018, 03:45 PM

Just fitting one in a 34 Coup no leaks ,(stainless ) ,The vent ,did you just leave it or route it higher say to the inner guard .

alanwoodieman · 06-21-2018, 03:55 PM

just saw one of the repro tanks from vintique and it has the baffle put into it wrong? I would bet they all come from the same source!

06-19-2018, 10:10 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup I have one of Drakes "Just as Henry made 'em" gas tanks on my 35 pickup. No where close to Henry's tanks, and it cannot be filled to the brim because it will seep gas out through the seams where the top and bottom are joined together, as well as at the rivets. So, don't fill it above the seam if you don't want gas on the ground. First time I had filled it up and parked it in the garage. Just sayin'. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

06-19-2018, 10:16 PM	#2
Steve in Denver Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 566	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Have you asked them for a refund or replacement?

06-19-2018, 11:19 PM	#3
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Lawson I had issues with a 38 tank from drake from the sender connection, because it was tapped to a modern tank gauge and more, wasn't real solid for a standard gauge at all. Made a cork gasket myself and a little or more Indian head permatex. Total bummer man. It's been okay but I don't trust a full fill up. Also had to re-tightening the tank to filler hose connection. Which you expect. If it's leaking for sure out the seam of the tank (totally plausible and possible) then it's a manufacturing issue. Hope it turns out well. Last edited by Tinker; 06-19-2018 at 11:27 PM.

06-19-2018, 11:24 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup If they have shipped you a leaking tank they face quite a liability. You share it by knowing it leaks. You should give them the opportunity to make it right. Last edited by J Franklin; 06-20-2018 at 12:06 AM.

06-20-2018, 10:34 AM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup I do not think I could physically handle replacing the tank myself. I bought it through Dennis Carpenter. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

06-20-2018, 02:48 PM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How long have you had the tank? Did you do any modifications to it to get it to fit? Have you talked with Carpenter?

06-20-2018, 05:34 PM	#7
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup a little too late, but I never install a reproduction tank unless I coat the inside with por 15 gas tank sealer. I had one that leaked thru the spot weld where the baffle was installed in the tank and since then I have done as I said. wish you were closer I would come and take it out, seal it then re-install for you! Heh! anyone near Lawson that could help him out????

06-20-2018, 06:29 PM	#8
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Drake tanks are crap, just sent a 40 tank back to them as their sending unit would not fit in their tank. Of course the reply from Drake, " We have never had that issue before ". Translated : "We have had numerous complaints, but are not allowed to share that with u" !!!

06-21-2018, 10:45 AM	#9
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Hard to beat original equipment. Our '36 PU has the original tank with POR 15 as a sealer, going on 14 years and never has leaked a drop of fuel.

06-21-2018, 03:15 PM	#10
4t8v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Used POR 15 in my leaking F1 tank in 1986. Still going strong.

06-21-2018, 03:45 PM	#11
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup Just fitting one in a 34 Coup no leaks ,(stainless ) ,The vent ,did you just leave it or route it higher say to the inner guard . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-21-2018, 03:55 PM	#12
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Drake tank leaking. 35-36 Pickup just saw one of the repro tanks from vintique and it has the baffle put into it wrong? I would bet they all come from the same source!