Replacing Fuel Tank Gasket - Oct 2004

someone suggested that it be replaced with neoprene, and i'd much
appreciate hearing about what kind of gasketing material (thickness,
type) and what to use as a template.

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Date:         Tue, 26 Oct 2004 02:14:11 -0400
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the gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel level sender is failing.

someone suggested that it be replaced with neoprene, and i'd much
appreciate hearing about what kind of gasketing material (thickness,
type) and what to use as a template.

thanks, Bruce
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Date:         Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:31:41 -0400
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From:         Holliday Obrecht III <H2O3Flyboy@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: replacing fuel tank gasket
In-Reply-To:  Bruce Schimmel <bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM>'s message of Tue, 26 Oct 2004
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Bruce,

I had trouble with one of my sender gaskets leaking on #130.  First, I
recommend removing the safety wire from the mounting bolts of the fuel
sender and gently re-torqueing them in a star pattern.  Just a gentle
snugging of the bolts re-sealed mine.  Then, re-safety wire.

If that does not work, Keith Phillips had recommended a fix to me:
Drain the tank by removing the flush drain.  Then, remove the fuel
sender and make a new gasket out of that gray cardboard like automotive
gasket material (40-50 thousands thick).  Use the old gasket as a
template. Use a hole punch kit to punch the bolt holes.  Run a bead of
Form-a-Gasket (the formula that stays soft and is gas proof) around each
hole on the gasket and connect the holes with a bead (both sides), then
impregnate the bolt threads with it.  Re-assemble and gently torgue the
bolts in a star pattern.  Put a coulple of gallons of fuel in the tank
and let sit overnight and check for leaks.  When you find none, safety
wire the bolts.

B the way, when the fuel sender  is out of the tank, that's a good time
to sweep out all the dirt and crud that's probably in the bottom of tank
with your fingers.  You can also clean the screen at the tank fuel line
outlet.  You will be surprised how much gunk accumulates there.

Good luck,
Holliday Obrecht
N9154H
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Date:         Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:50:50 -0400
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(second request)

the gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel level sender is failing.

someone suggested that it be replaced with neoprene, and i'd much
appreciate hearing about what kind of gasketing material (thickness,
type) and what to use as a template.

anyone using neoprene?

thanks, Bruce
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Date:         Wed, 27 Oct 2004 21:43:01 -0400
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From:         Holliday Obrecht III <H2O3Flyboy@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: help! please! replacing fuel tank gasket
In-Reply-To:  Bruce Schimmel <bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM>'s message of Wed, 27 Oct 2004
              09:50:50 -0400
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Bruce,

Did you receive my reply from last night?

Holliday Obrecht
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Date:         Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:31:41 -0400
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As of 23 Oct 04,  service bulletins were not available from either
the Aeromot or XimangoUSA site. If your experience is different,
please let us know.

Both XimangoUSA and Aeromot have been notified and have not yet responded.

Bruce