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brainbug007 12th September 2011 10:15 AM

Fuel Sender Sealant/Glue?
 
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 12th September 2011 11:19 AM

Been digging and came across zap z-poxy (http://www.axminster.co.uk/zap-z-pox...sin-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 13th September 2011 08:36 AM

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

spud69 13th September 2011 08:54 AM

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-sea...-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 13th September 2011 11:03 AM

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 13th September 2011 11:53 AM

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

brainbug007 13th September 2011 12:47 PM

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 13th September 2011 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbug007 (Post 64710)
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 13th September 2011 02:20 PM

Nice one, thanks for your help :)


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