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Triumph TR6 - Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Does anyone know what the sequence is on installing gaskets for a new sending unit. Mine came with a rubber gasket and a cork gasket. Also, are any adhesives needed under the gaskets? Thanks in advance. Shawn
SSD Mr.

Listening intently as I am about to do this.
Shawn, did you replace the float with a Ford unit?
DON KELLY

Hi Don,
I purchased the fuel tank kit from VB so I am not sure where they get their parts. My existing sending unit works now. I need to replace the tank so I thought I would update everything. Shawn
SSD Mr.

So is the float original. Those things over time developed pin holes . They don't quite float then
DON KELLY

Don,
The current float is likely original. Have not pulled tank yet. What is the situation with the Ford sending units? Shawn
SSD Mr.

Metal one and inexpensive and a direct fit. I'll post the number later, gotta run.
DON KELLY

That is a heck of a long run Don!
Rick Crawford

Shawn

I just replaced the gaskets on my sending unit with a new cork one only. There are also 6 fiber gaskets that go on the screws for sealing. I am not aware of a rubber one. I purchased a gasoline resistant sealer made by Permatex Moto Seal 1 Ultimate gasket maker grey (from Canadian Tire which may not help you much but is probably available from any parts store)

I put the liquid sealant on all surfaces (tank, both sides of gasket, float/sender unit)

It seems to have sealed well. No gasoline odours (Canadian spelling)any more in the cockpit.

I reused the original float and sending unit as it is still functioning well.

Regards
Mike
Michael Petryschuk

This thread was discussed between 12/06/2010 and 13/06/2010

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