Fuel tank ooze

[rob650]

the petcock (new in 2005) on my fuel tank seems to very slowly ooze this junk thats almost the consistency of light motor oil.  The petcock is covered in a film of oily grime.  Is this the insides of my tank eating itself and leaking out?  THe tank is original - insides have never been stripped and sealed.

Can't think of why a metal tank filled with gasoline would ooze this junk.  Any ideas why this is happening..?

rob

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Have you removed the petcock lately to check the condition of the main seal (I think it is red?).  I am also thinking it is an integral part of the large filter screen.  (I didn't take mine apart this year, and I have forgotten.)

Point is, that seal might be leaking and the gas that is seeping out is getting nasty real quick.

Just a guess.