Fuel tank cleanout ports.
 

Hi Folks!

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

Thanks!
Doug

One of the Permatex products. Can't remember which one, but I have used
to reassemble carburetor without a gasket. The labels are clear, though.

Jonathan

Doug Dotson wrote:
Hi Folks!

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

Thanks!
Doug





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Doug Dotson wrote:

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

You can use SikaFlex 291, it is compatible with diesel.

Do not use 3M-5200, SikaFlex 292 or silicone, none of which are
compatible with diesel.

HTH

Lew

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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Doug Dotson wrote:

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

You can use SikaFlex 291, it is compatible with diesel.

Do not use 3M-5200, SikaFlex 292 or silicone, none of which are compatible
with diesel.

HTH

Lew

I had pretty much ruled out 5200 or any silicone product. I'll check
out the 291. Thanks!

Doug

I'll second this recommendation. It stays somewhat flexible, and even
gasoline can't clean it off your fingers, so you know it's right for the
job.

"Jonathan W" wrote in message news:4
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One of the Permatex products. Can't remember which one, but I have used
to reassemble carburetor without a gasket. The labels are clear, though.

Jonathan

Doug Dotson wrote:
Hi Folks!

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

Thanks!
Doug





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http://home.comcast.net/~jonsailr

Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.

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Keith
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wear out, fall out, or spread out.
"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote in message
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Hi Folks!

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

Thanks!
Doug

In article ,
"Keith" wrote:

Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.

or both, gasket smothered in Permatex #2......


Bruce in alaska
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add a 2 before @

My tanks are fiberglass. The mating surfaces are not all that smooth.
I doubt if a gasket would work well.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Keith" wrote in message
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Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.

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Keith
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Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty. But ... everything else starts
to wear out, fall out, or spread out.
"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote in message
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Hi Folks!

I have successfully removed the cleanout ports (3)
from my port fuel tank. Quite a mess in there!
When I put them back in, does anyone have any advice
on what sealant to use? They are submerged in fuel
most of the time.

Thanks!
Doug

Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: Bruce in Alaska

In article ,
"Keith" wrote:

Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.

or both, gasket smothered in Permatex #2......

Bingo!!!

Except I wouldn't "smother" it in Permatex.
I'd just neatly cover both sides with it. :-)

Capt. Bill

Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: "Doug Dotson"

My tanks are fiberglass. The mating surfaces are not all that smooth.
I doubt if a gasket would work well.


Think thick.

Capt. Bill

What is the point of a gasket if the mating surfaces are not very smooth?

Doug
s/v CAllista

"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: Bruce in Alaska

In article ,
"Keith" wrote:

Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.

or both, gasket smothered in Permatex #2......

Bingo!!!

Except I wouldn't "smother" it in Permatex.
I'd just neatly cover both sides with it. :-)

Capt. Bill

gasket made out of what?

"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: "Doug Dotson"

My tanks are fiberglass. The mating surfaces are not all that smooth.
I doubt if a gasket would work well.


Think thick.

Capt. Bill

Previous sealing has been in place for 22 years (as far as I can
tell) with no gasket.


"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: "Doug Dotson"

My tanks are fiberglass. The mating surfaces are not all that smooth.
I doubt if a gasket would work well.


Think thick.

Capt. Bill

Subject: Fuel tank cleanout ports.
From: "Doug Dotson"

Previous sealing has been in place for 22 years (as far as I can
tell) with no gasket.

Then go with that.

Capt. Bill