 Gasket/washer replacement, Fuel tank feed and return tubes |
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| 74ravenna |
 Jan 24 2016, 11:00 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States 
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Hi,
I need to replace the washers on the feed and return tubes on the gas tank. This is my second go around with this and I really don't want to do it again! I'm guessing I can go to the local hardware store or automotive store for these, but one of the gaskets is copper and the other is/was some sort of gasket material that is torn. So, what is my best option for replacements? What is going to seal the best and have less chance of leaking? Thanks Steve |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 24 2016, 11:40 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
The "gasket material that was torn" is likely the in tank fuel sock.
It's a copper mesh sock with an aluminum gasket. The rest of the sock is likely crusted in place or still in the bottom of the tank. Best to remove the tank, thoroughly clean it and replace the hoses while you're at it. |
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| Mikey914 |
Jan 24 2016, 12:09 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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These may be helpful on the bottom end while you are there-
http://shop.914rubber.com/Fuel-filter-and-...m?categoryId=-1 Also make sure you use neoprene that is rated for fuel contact if you cut your own or they will get gummy and can leak. Attached image(s)  
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 24 2016, 01:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 24 2016, 01:09 PM)  These may be helpful on the bottom end while you are there- http://shop.914rubber.com/Fuel-filter-and-...m?categoryId=-1 Also make sure you use neoprene that is rated for fuel contact if you cut your own or they will get gummy and can leak. I hate to say this, there was a time I would say German braided was the only fuel line you should ever use, but I have not been impressed with the German braided fuel line in quite some time. |
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| 914Sixer |
Jan 24 2016, 03:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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You should be using FIBER washer on the fuel tank nipples. As for the hose, I would go to FLAPS and get ethanol rated fuel line in the correct size. I know from not using the correct hose the line WILL deteriorate with ethanol gas.
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