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hydrostatic gasket
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Big35 |
02-05-2020 @ 9:43 AM
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I made gaskets from Auto Zone gasket paper and neoprene materials with leaks from both. I did not use a sealant with either. I decided to not use the hydrostatic sending unit and made a 1/4" steel plate instead. I used Permatex Gasket Maker sealant with the plate and am letting the sealant cure prior to adding gas to the tank. I'm hoping this will solve the leaking fuel problem.
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nelsb01 |
02-02-2020 @ 8:44 PM
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There has to be a hobby store that still sells cork. That is what I would use. And then use some type of gasket sealer that doesnt disolve by gasoline.
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alanwoodieman |
02-02-2020 @ 6:21 PM
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I found sheets of neoprene gasket material at auto zone--they did not even know they had it , that will work on gas
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Big35 |
02-02-2020 @ 12:46 PM
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Thanks for your reply 37Ragtopman. My '35 is a 1 1/2 ton and the fuel tank is under the seat. Both the shut off valve and sending unit are mounted on the bottom of the tank. I've had no luck locating a vendor with the needed gasket. The ones I ordered are too small and are probably for a top mounted hydrostatic unit. I made gaskets out of gasket paper and they leak. What gasket material and or sealant would you recommend to use as they will be exposed to gas directly?
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37RAGTOPMAN |
01-31-2020 @ 10:55 AM
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HI you sure the sending unit is on the bottom ? never saw that before, can you post a photo? check your V8 TIMES for advertising, you would think the VINTAGE FORD aftermarket vendors, have these for sale, try getting a few catalogs, this might help. it is a simple gasket, I know that they fit many years, 1930's 1950's NAPA sell just gasket material, many different kind, if you want to make your own 1937RAGTOPMAN my 2 cents
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Big35 |
01-27-2020 @ 9:37 AM
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Does anyone have a source for a hydrostatic gasket for a 1935 model 51 Ford truck.? This is mounted on the bottom of the tank and drips constantly. Advice on a good gasket material to use would be helpful as well as dimensions and drawing of this gasket.
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