Gas on Windshield

[rcefird]

Sometimes when taking off or landing, I have gas shoot straight up like a geyser out of the cap through the dipstick hole. Another taylorcraft and cub on the field doesn't seem to have nearly as much problem with it as I do. I"ve looked at their caps and only difference is slightly longer channels or nipples that the dipstick goes through. I keep my tank full as much as possible to prevent condensation. Anyone else have similar problems, and any quick remedies (other than not keeping the tank full). Also, what can I do to protect the windshield? I generally clean it with non-ammonia window cleaner and/or use pledge on it.
Thanks
Randy

[Len Petterson]

Re: Gas on Windshield

I would suspect the tank is "oilcaning" seams unlikly but?
Is the tank secure in it's mountings?
Anyone else have another idea?
Len

[akndrifter]

Re: Gas on Windshield

The only time I've had that happen was en-route when I started to drain a wing tank too soon.

[fearofpavement]

Re: Gas on Windshield

Our BC-12D does the same thing. I usually don't fill the tank full unless I am going on a longer flight and will need the additional range. It usually happens upon landing on a turf strip when the tank is full. I don't think there is any issue with the tank itself, just splashing out.

(I have seen a stream of coffee come up out of my travel mug about 12 inches while driving down our not very smooth gravel road. This is a mug that has a lid on it with just a small slot for the coffee to be sipped out of. So I equate that with what happens with the T's fuel cap)

Mostly we just clean the windshield with water and a hand. When I use "something" it is lemon pledge.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Gas on Windshield

I have never had that happen unless I dumped a wing tank too soon

[rcefird]

Re: Gas on Windshield

Fearofpavement
You describe exactly what happens to me. Guess I'll just keep the windshield clean and protected with the lemon pledge--it smells a lot better than the other window products.
Randy

[Buell Powell]

Re: Gas on Windshield

Randy,
I have had gas splash from the hole in the cap a few times while taking off from really bumpy fields with a full tank. If you can borrow a cap with a longer guide for the wire and it helps then it wouldn't be all that much trouble to replace the guide in your cap and repaint it. I agree that it's a good idea to keep the tank full and wouldn't want to change that.
Best of luck,
Buell

[Carl E. Carson]

Re: Gas on Windshield

Remember if you change the length of the float guide it will change your previous reference of how much gas is left in the tank.

Carl