66 Coronet, need to take out tank to replace Grommet?

[SassyPants]

Hi Team, Well, today was the first day that we took out the car for a "real" drive. Put 10 gallons of gas in her and it leaks out the Grommet on the Filler tube. So, researched the site and see there are problems with some grommets. Ordered a new one from DMT and await that to arrive.

So question, do I have to remove the tank to change out the grommet? If the tank can stay in for the change, any tricks you all recommend? Best to you all. B.

 

[66383]

You don't have to remove the tank. I replaced my grommet with tank in place. Make sure the fill tube is not distorted at the tank end. Clean it till it's smooth, apply a little dish soap to make it slide in.

 

[Jerry Hall]

You will have to remove the elbow hose too. Make sure it's in good condition and if it has original clamps, you will need to replace them.

 

[watermelon]

i ended up chickening out on my 66 Coronet fuel tank grommet setup an did some welding to eliminate it after a fill-up fuel gush experience



watermelon