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lwinger
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tustin, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: Fuel sender gasket |
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My VDO fuel sender from ZAC came with a sealed bag of parts, which included the mounting ring, paper washers, screws and a rubber gasket. An extra gasket, identical to the one in the bag, was also included in the box. Is that just a replacement? The photo guide and plans only show one rubber gasket, and that is how I installed it.
I'm installing the fuel sender on the end of the tanks, per the plans. No mention was made of any kind of sealant.
Any of you guys who are already flying with a similar configuration (end mount, no sealant) could really help me out by sharing your experiences re: leaks or no leaks.
Thanks.
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_________________ Larry Winger
Tustin, CA
Plans building 601XL/650 with Corvair
Installing fuel system
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dgardea(at)gmail.com

Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 50 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel sender gasket |
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Larry,
Upon reading some advice posted by others on the list, I used only one of the rubber gaskets on the external surface of the fuel tank. When mounting the sender to the tank, I liberally applied fuel lube to the outside of the perimeter of the hole, to the both sides of the rubber gasket, and to each of the screws. The excess is mostly easy to wipe off after you compress the gasket with the screws (don't overtighten) but you may want to wear some latex gloves when applying the fuel lube. The fuel lube is available from Aircraft Spruce under the name EZ Turn, but a search there for fuel lube works.
Regards,
Dave Gardea
601XL - finishing wings
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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 685 Location: Clinton Twp., MI
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:12 am Post subject: Fuel sender gasket |
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You need to seal the screws but be careful. Too much on the treads and the
screws will form little balls of sealant on the end when you drive them and
those little critters end up in your tank. The only thing that saved me from
embarrassment was the fingerscreens.
Carl
701/912/amphibs/480hrs
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