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[zerobelow]

Hi all,

 

I'm putting together a from-scratch build, and resolving small bugs I've come across. The latest one is the fuel sender is leaking through the screw holes; I apparently didn't use the proper copper securing washers. I'm hoping to do the job all at once, so I'm hoping someone has some insight as to the sizes of the screws, so I can source them before pulling the old ones out. #8? #10? -32 or -24 thread pitch?

 

This is on a new genuine heritage van fuel tank from minispares, though I think it's likely the same sender set up as on the side tank?

 

I had fuel in the car for some time, but never more than a gallon or two -- once I filled it up, I started getting dripping. Currently, I've siphoned all the gas out until I resolve this.

 

The parts from minispares would be:

http://minispares.co...ngs/53K165.aspx

http://minispares.co...sic/2A2088.aspx

 

I just need to know the sizes so I can source them locally.

[Spider]

According to the BMC list I have they are 8-32 (8 Gauge, 32 TPI) and 1/2" long with a Phillips Head.

 

If you can source a copper washer 4.5 mm ID, that should suit.

[zerobelow]

According to the BMC list I have they are 8-32 (8 Gauge, 32 TPI) and 1/2" long with a Phillips Head.

 

If you can source a copper washer 4.5 mm ID, that should suit.

Cool thanks!

 

That BMC list you have -- is it something shareable? I've been looking for something like that, as none of the manuals or guides list the specs of the components.

[dklawson]

Consider this a general question, not an answer.

 

Since the screw-on senders use the cork gasket and there is only a certain amount of torque that can be applied to the screws... are there alternatives to the copper washers?  For example, how about small fiber washers?  I was contacted recently by someone who did without the washers completely by using Hylomar on the screw threads.