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hydrostatic gasket
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37RAGTOPMAN |
02-06-2020 @ 1:37 PM
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HI what it the history of the truck, something you just bought ? someone else restored it, ? you could try a fuel pump diaphragm for a gasket,[ might be close to the size you need,] with a little ingenuity you could make one, hope this helps, 1937RAGTOPMAN
This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 2-6-20 @ 1:45 PM
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37RAGTOPMAN |
02-07-2020 @ 7:29 AM
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BIG 35 to make a permanent repair,on your gas tank leak' take the tank out and clean the tank , so no dirt is in it, remove all the parts, make a gasket for the leaking fixture,. use some of the gas tank sealer, on the gasket and the treads on the bolts, reinstall , now duck tape all the hole except one, get some GAS TANK SEALER, pour it in, now seal that hole with duck tape, and slosh it all over the inside of tank follow instructions. on the label let it dry for a week, in the sun it will dry quicker, THIS will fit any pin holes and will seal what is leaking, I did this more than once and never had a problem., hope this helps 1937RAGTOPMAN use the gas tank sealer for modern gas,
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Big35 |
02-09-2020 @ 7:32 AM
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The tank was cleaned and sealed by a local radiator shop 2 years ago. I made a paper gasket from gasket paper without sealant and installed the sending unit. The leaks then were minor and I put up with them or ran the truck until the gas was used up. Lately when driving around the neighborhood I noticed the leaks getting worse. I then removed the tank and tested several other gasket options that I stated earlier. Now the take with the gasket maker sealant is holding the gas. I will be installing it back in the truck this week and hopefully this will be the end. On to other truck repairs. Thanks again fellow flatheads.
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Big35 |
02-12-2020 @ 5:55 AM
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By using a blank off to replace the hydrostatic sender, will this create a non-venting/fuel starvation problem? The gas cap appears to be non vented type.
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37RAGTOPMAN |
02-12-2020 @ 8:01 AM
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BIG35 I would reseal RESEAL the tank, with gas tank sealer, this is after you reinstall the plate were it is leaking, sealing from the inside, I think is what I would do, this will seal , the treads of the screws and the gaskets from the inside, completely !!! hope this helps 1937RAGTOPMAN
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Big35 |
02-13-2020 @ 12:03 PM
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Thanks 37
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