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Subject:Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:35:45 -0400

Silicone grease?

I generally do a gentle pressure test on a "resealed" tank before I put it
back up under.  Just a few psi.  You need a lot of rubber stoppers, etc.
and one really big one.  Slather on soap suds once it's pressurized.

Larry A.

Does anybody have a good method for re-inflating a partially collapsed tank
without removing it?

On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> I got lucky with that O ring, as I didn't read Bentley at the time,
> but IIRC, there's a note installing that seal.
> Something about powder ??
> i.e. it needs a little lube to keep it from deforming when
> turning-seating the level sender unit.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 4/4/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>
> > It's flowing from the center of the tank under the van. I'm still betting
> > it's the fuel sender o-ring.
>
>
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> Neil n
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