2014/12/24 18:37:51
Drewdog
Hello all, having problems finding a fuel sender seal for a mk2 drop tank, however I've found them for the side fill tank...
Does anyone know if they're the same?
 Or can anyone give me a diameter measurement of the sealing surface for the mk2 sidefill sender?
 
Cheers Drew.....
2014/12/24 19:34:38
Flighter
Mine's out of the tank - will post the dimensions up for you soon. Just bear in mind that they may be a little 'rubbery'.
2014/12/24 19:55:44
Flighter
These are the dimensions of a used seal from a Mk2 drop tank:
 
OD is about 64mm
ID is about 54mm
Thickness is about 3.6mm
 
Let us know if you find a suitable replacement, as I wouldn't mind a new one myself.
2014/12/25 12:16:40
Drewdog
Cheers Flighter, looking at the droptank and sidefill senders, pretty similar, they're cheap enough so if I can't get the sidefill measurement might just take a chance, but one and find out the hard way.... I keep you posted....
Cheers Drew.....
2014/12/26 21:57:58
79Escort
I cut a seal out of a sheet of cork gasket and sealed both sides of it with loctite #3, the aviation grade stuff. Hasnt given me any issues. I had a slow leak with the old rubber seal
 
Cheers,
Ryan
2014/12/27 11:45:59
Flighter
That's a handy tip Ryan - thanks.
2014/12/27 13:19:17
troppo
Yeah, definately use a cork gasket, any sort of rubber or nylon will leak eventually. Use the piece of paper and dirty finger method to make a template and your all set
 
2014/12/27 15:05:39
Noono
I used 1mm insertion rubber, which supposedly isn't the best with fuels, but has lasted 8 years so far without a leak.
 
Cheers
2014/12/27 15:38:04
Drewdog
Thanks Ryan, that's the 'adapt and overcome' answer I'm after, I'll give it a go.....
Cheers Drew....
2014/12/28 02:50:44
79Escort
No worries, I asked a few people who should know (mechanics) and they all said use cork as others have mentioned.
 
Not sure how I will go getting it out again now ive sealed it but i shall find out soon enough when i rebuild my sender
 
Cheers

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