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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 |
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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 -- I am building a Dudley Dix, Argie 10 for my daughter. Check it out: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsailr |
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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 ... 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 -- I am building a Dudley Dix, Argie 10 for my daughter. Check it out: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsailr |
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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 |
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"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
ink.net... 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 |
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Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better.
-- Keith __ 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 ... 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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In article ,
"Keith" wrote: Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better. or both, gasket smothered in Permatex #2...... Bruce in alaska -- add a 2 before @ |
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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 |
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What is the point of a gasket if the mating surfaces are not very smooth?
Doug s/v CAllista "LaBomba182" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 ... Permatex #2, stays flexible. A gasket would be even better. -- Keith __ 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 ... 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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