Fuel Sender Sealant/Glue?

[brainbug007]

What sort of sealant/glue would be good use to attach and seal the electrical plug for the fuel sender to a 1mm steel plate?

[brainbug007]

Been digging and came across zap z-poxy (http://www.axminster.co.uk/zap-z-poxy-epoxy-resin-prod23719/) just wondering if this stuff is ok to use? Is there any difference between this stuff and more generic epoxy's that are alot cheaper? Is there something better to use?

[brainbug007]

Nobody able to advise on the use of epoxy adhesives with fuel?

[spud69]

Maybe not epoxy based glue as it would be a bugger to remove afterwards. Pro-Seal do a range of Silicone based "Instant Gasket":

http://www.supergluecorp.com/pro-seal/rtv-silicone-instant-gasket-makers

Certain colours for differents applications, the black one would be suited to the fuel tank sender. Have used them quite a bit with no issues. Your local motor factors may have them in stock.

AndyH

[brainbug007]

Thanks spud, so would that stuff also work as an adhesive as I need it to hold it in place as well as seal it?

[spud69]

No i wouldn't use it as an adhesive, self tapping screws would be the choice if you can.

[brainbug007]

Hmm not sure that will work as its only the small cylinder electrical plug that I need to attach and seal somehow. I currenlty just have a small hole drilled which it sits in but it doesn't exactly stay in the hole that well. Maybe I do just attach it permanently then and if it ever goes or I upgrade my tank I just replace the sender and the small plate I've attached it to?

[spud69]

Hmm not sure that will work as its only the small cylinder electrical plug that I need to attach and seal somehow. I currenlty just have a small hole drilled which it sits in but it doesn't exactly stay in the hole that well. Maybe I do just attach it permanently then and if it ever goes or I upgrade my tank I just replace the sender and the small plate I've attached it to?

Sounds the best plan - JB Weld is good for that kind of thing.

[brainbug007]

Nice one, thanks for your help :)