I’m putting my gas tank in my old 37 coupe and since it’s a custom tank not all the surfaces are properly matched to the pick up tube, filler neck attachment or the sending unit. In other words the pickup tube comes in on a curved area but the attachment surface of the pickup isn’t curved & I may not be able to curve it. The other two items attach on the top of the tank and for all 3, I’m using 1/8” thick cork/rubber. I’d like to be as sure as I can that I’m not g***ing myself out in the vehicle, even if I do enjoy the smell of some hi octane and I don’t want it leaking out & damaging paint, etc. I had thought of a thread sealant for the screws which go into the tank but I’m not sure if that’s a good idea. If anyone can share some experience on sealing up the tank from leaks in these areas, I’d be grateful ! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I use this stuff to seal things up nice and tidy. Does not harden, stays gel like. Don't overtighten your hardware.
This morning I was talking to a friend who’s a retired mechanic & old car guy. He was recommending to use Permatex #2. I wonder what the difference is? Bandit, when you use the permatex you recommended do you also use a gasket with it? If so do you use this on one side or both sides? In the instructions after applying to both surfaces in step #3 it then says to “allow ample drying time to allow solvent to completely evaporate”, then to ***emble it. Any idea how dry they want? It seems counterintuitive to how I’ve used their other gasket making products! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Sorry, my account is messed up at home and I can't log on so I have to use my phone. Both sides but not much. A littl' dab'l do ya.
Seal All is a great product which I used to stop a leak around the drain plug in a gas tank. It might work for your application. It is cheap and has many uses. I started using it when my local hardware guy told me he saw a person seal a leaking motorcycle tank with it.
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