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Leaking Fuel Tap

#1 PostAuthor: nigel bessant » Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:51 pm

My fuel tap is leaking from the sediment bowl. I have bought nitrile sheet and a set of wad punches and have made gaskets but each one has leaked. The tap looks like a repro and the mating faces of the bowl and the tap are very narrow. Other than thread sealant, any suggestions?

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#2 PostAuthor: z1bman » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:22 pm

fibre washer or aluminium washer
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#3 PostAuthor: nigel bessant » Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:32 pm

z1bman wrote:fibre washer or aluminium washer


Thanks for reply. Copper washer? I can get copper washers......I think.
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#4 PostAuthor: z1bman » Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:52 pm

copper might do the trick as long as its not too thick? what about a piece of lead sheet.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-X-ALUMINIU ... 565bd138ae
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