They are both formulated to withstand gas but you shouldn't need it. I would
coat the rubber with a little oil, make sure the seal areas are clean and not
pitted and you have a fiber washer under the bolt. Do not over tighten.
You should get another screen though and I don't think it comes in the rebuild
kit. Although if you have a filter before the pump it should compensate for
the lack of a screen.
Lou
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:47:35
To:6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] gas pains ....
My fuel pump is leaking around the "dome" - from both around the bolt on top
and around the base. I replaced the rubber o-rings and I still get some
seepage. Will a gasket sealer like Permatex Blue or Black hold up around fuel?
Another surprise I discovered was that the fine mesh plastic filter screen
appeared to have "melted". It was misshapened and twisted, as though some
chemical caused it to soften and sag. I admit that I use CD2 lead replacement
concentrate every other tank full, per instructions. Sometime ago I put 1/2
bottle of Techron in the tank last fall. Thinking the Techron may be the
culprit I put a little bit of Techron in a jar and placed the filter in it and
left it sealed overnight. So far the filter is the same shape. Any ideas why
this filter got misshapened?
Jim
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