I have a ss tank in my Tartan 34. It has a flat mount tempo gauge
that fits in the rectangular top of it.
I have noticed occasionally that tne gauge seal leaks over several years.
The gauge is possibly 10 years old. In the past slight seeping has been cured
merely by tightening of the screws that attach it to the tank.
Occasionally, I have put a little permatex around the perimeter of the screws.
I got a major surprise when after filling the tank at the dock I noticed a
strong smell of gasoline.
Upon checking the tank gauge today I noticed gas seeping heavily around
the perimeter of the screws. There is no more tightening available. I had some permatex form a gasket on hand
and spread a generous amount around the perimeter after wiping the seeping fuel away first. It looks like the gasket cement experienced
some immediate thinning from the gas. I am afraid it may not hold.
The only cure I can think of is to drain (syphon) some fuel from the fill hose, remove the gauge and replace the gasket with cork or neoprene.
This is a issue of immediate concern!
Suggestions Appreciated and source of gasket material / or
tempo new ones.
'Thanks
Best Art
I believe that the leak was exasperated by my filling the neck hose completely with fuel to the top of the deck fill port.
that fits in the rectangular top of it.
I have noticed occasionally that tne gauge seal leaks over several years.
The gauge is possibly 10 years old. In the past slight seeping has been cured
merely by tightening of the screws that attach it to the tank.
Occasionally, I have put a little permatex around the perimeter of the screws.
I got a major surprise when after filling the tank at the dock I noticed a
strong smell of gasoline.
Upon checking the tank gauge today I noticed gas seeping heavily around
the perimeter of the screws. There is no more tightening available. I had some permatex form a gasket on hand
and spread a generous amount around the perimeter after wiping the seeping fuel away first. It looks like the gasket cement experienced
some immediate thinning from the gas. I am afraid it may not hold.
The only cure I can think of is to drain (syphon) some fuel from the fill hose, remove the gauge and replace the gasket with cork or neoprene.
This is a issue of immediate concern!
Suggestions Appreciated and source of gasket material / or
tempo new ones.
'Thanks
Best Art
I believe that the leak was exasperated by my filling the neck hose completely with fuel to the top of the deck fill port.
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