 What To Use For Fuel Tank Pads, Rusty Spots on Fuel Tank |
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| pilothyer |
 Sep 3 2011, 08:29 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States  |
After seeing rust and pits on the fuel tank where it contacts the felt pads, I am wondering what else I could use in their place. It seems like the original felt pads held moisture and created a rust patch at each location on the tank. What would you replace them with to prevent this from happening again ? Any suggestions? Thanks.........Jerry
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| PanelBilly |
Sep 3 2011, 08:35 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I used rubber from the plumbing department
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| tomeric914 |
Sep 3 2011, 10:34 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States
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I used rubber base molding, the kind that goes around the base of kitchen cabinets. Cut it to fit and stacked it as needed. Use upholstery adhesive to keep it together and in place.
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| jcambo7 |
Sep 3 2011, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Other than a rubber pad I would suggest moe hair. Seeing your avatar it seems like you fly so you may know what this is. They use it on airplanes in areas where the sheet metal may contact other sheet metal. Example is like where flaps track back to 0 degrees into the wing. It may work better than rubber.
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| pktzygt |
Sep 5 2011, 07:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 20-March 07 From: Chesapeake, VA Member No.: 7,611 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Recycle your old stained white with black lettering 914world.com mousepad.
Probably not the most professional looking fix, but... |
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| Spoke |
Sep 5 2011, 07:32 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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I've used the furniture foot pads from Home Depot or Lowes. They have some that come in 4x6in or so pads with adhesive on the backside.
I don't worry about water much since I try not to have my 914 out if it might rain. |
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| dlestep |
Sep 6 2011, 07:03 AM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
...do NOT use neoprene (mousepads, etc.) under the fuel tank.
Open cell foam and rubber holds water. I went to a local rubber company and purchased three 12 x 12 inch cuts of .250 inch thick sheet. I've cut two 2.250 x 4.000 strips for the tank. I plan to use the same thickness of rubber on the floor in front of the seats. It will provide protection for the floor from being scrubbed by shoes and crap, and is easy to remove and clean. You can even purchase pre-cut rubber sheets on-line from McMaster-Carr. |
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