Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Postsedan]

Better to have a leak now than later.

Save that fluid. Did you use a gasket only? Gasket and RTV Sealant?

Lose the Gasket and only use Black RTV Sealant.....let it dry for a day and add gear oil.....through the fill plug!

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I like gaskets with no goop but if needed I will use the black RTV sealant.

The fill port is needed now, not removing the rear end to refill:-)

Thanks

Ryan

Agree nice to fix now vs later:-)

[Postsedan]

What you like.....will not fix it.

The fill plug was designed for a reason.....use it, my friend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I am picking up my Canadian made fuel tank after work:-)

I bought a Spectra W31 fuel system, tank, sending unit 3/8, with 1/4 return, and 3 line fuel pump, 3/8 inlet, 1/4 return, plus output line to carb. I even verified the pump output pressure as Eric on here warned of high pressure issues with some suppliers pumps. The great part is I bought these parts from a car guy (he is so excited about my build:-) at the local Ideal Supply/Napa so any issues are easy to deal with.

I will have him set out some black RTV (I very much dislike using sealants where they should not be needed but I dislike leaks much more) I Appretiate the recommendation as always Dan, just something I challenge regularly at work.

I have a trip planned soon to Wixom MI soon so I will switch out a few parts at InLine Tube otw. I accidentally bought a Chevelle pinion bumper instead of the rear end axle bumpers, and one outer tie rod is not correct, easy fixes and they are very accommodating with any requests. I am looking forward to visiting their facility.

I wish I had time to visit a few MI guys but we are going to MI and back same day..... Next time.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

I use Spectra Tanks in all my builds and I purchase them all through Napa. Here is another Tip,
Open and unwrap the gas tank when you are the Napa store - check the tank for any dents. I had two different occasions were two tanks had two very small dents, they obviously replaced the Tank.

We have a Ryan Weaver - crossing the border [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Priceless!

Dan

[napa68]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Spectra Tanks in all my builds and I purchase them all through Napa. Here is another Tip,
Open and unwrap the gas tank when you are the Napa store - check the tank for any dents. I had two different occasions were two tanks had two very small dents, they obviously replaced the Tank.
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great advice!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Note to self: check for dents.

Nice tip, that will save time later especially as these parts are going to be stored till I am ready to use them.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Even parts in storage somehow acquire dents [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Or go missing, I haven't found my NOS posi tag yet:-(

Ryan

[300deluxeL79]

buy another...then it'll turn up [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]