Fuel sending unit leaking!!!

[larue]

Hi all , like I mentioned before in another thread I had to change the O ring on my interstate fuel Sending unit. Now when I put it back  And  secured the sending unit plate on the tank with the o ring in there of course, I get a leak around the plate, the leak gets worse and gas gashes out when I open the gas cap and slower  when I close lock the lid. very strange , I tried it several times same results, am I over tightening it, am I missing something!!
Note: I’ve had this tank for years never an issue. Thank you all in advance

[The emperor has no clothes]

Did you get the stud fixed ? Is the vent line plugged or kinked ?

[larue]

I did get the stud fixed, however this happened before that while the tank was on the bench and  before breaking the stud. I’m scratching my head

[Ricky-D]

With the knowledge that you had twisted off one stud already I would have to say that the leak is because you are overtightening the nuts.

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