| wlobb | -- 08-03-2025 @ 12:36 PM |
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Last one on this fuel sender I swear! Probably... I bought a 5-hole fuel sender from Shoebox. Beautiful unit, very solid and great instructions. It came with these 10-32 screws; my tank is 10-24. Oddly the sender is marked right on the top 10-24, but that's not my question. It also came with a nice gasket. I'd recommend this unit to anyone who needs one. My question. The original screws in the box came with these o-rings on the screw. I get that, I've seen these leak through the screw hole-BAD. my question is (I knew I'd get there in time). When I tighten the screws until good and hand tight the 0-rings squish out the side. Do I need these o-rings? I used Permatax dressing for fuel and it doesn't leak at all, I'm confused how tight these screws should be. If I tighten them until I'm happy the o-rings aren't working. To keep the o-rings in place they are hardly hand tight at all. Thanks in advance for any help! Bill
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| nelsb01 | -- 08-03-2025 @ 1:12 PM |
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Bill, Questions are always good. IF.........you have a new original Ford sender gasket, the cork gasket was coated with some form of sealant that looks like white paint. I believe that when this sealant came in contact with gas, it formed a bond and sealed both the sender and the screws. But, since those days are gone, I would suggest that you use the original screws (if you still have them) and use your Permatax sealer.
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| wlobb | -- 08-03-2025 @ 1:36 PM |
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Thank you, man! That's exactly what i'll do
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| carcrazy | -- 08-03-2025 @ 4:28 PM |
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If you are sure that the fuel sender is working and adjusted correctly so the fuel gauge readings are accurate, you can do the following. This is a non-reversable solution but it will positively seal the screws so that no fuel will leak past the threads. Liberally coat the threads of the screws with J-B Weld or other epoxy and securely tighten them. You will be able to throw away the O-rings and the screws will not leak.
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| wlobb | -- 08-03-2025 @ 5:09 PM |
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Thank you!
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