I always used the tops of coffee cans as a source for new plastic in these
types of applications. Just remelt it on like you would a vinyl patch in
your pool.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Vic Whitmore [mailto:vicwhit@home.com]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 11:56 AM
To: Douglas Frank
Cc: Triumphs; spitfires
Subject: Re: can a gas tank float be salvaged?
I've had the same problem in the past. They develop very tiny holes usually
along the seams where the two molded pieces are joined together. Sometimes
you
can find the pin hole by squeezing the float to find where the gas comes
out.
The only way to drain them is to drill a small hole. Then you have to plug
the
new hole and the pin hole, IF you can find it. I tried melting it with the
flat
plastic repair tip of a soldering iron. If you are lucky it just might work.
Mine failed so it was a waste of time.
You don't have to replace the whole sender unit. You should be able to find
a
spare float somewhere as these floats seem to be used on several different
British cars. I seem to recall that MGBs used the same one.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
Douglas Frank wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> My tank's sending unit's float is about 1/3 flooded. It's a
> sealed piece of plastic and there's no apparent leak, so I don't
> understand how the gas got in there-- unless by osmosis!
>
> Anyway, does anyone have any BTDT on how to drain & seal these?
> I'd rather not spring the $75 Spitbits wants for a complete
> sending unit!
>
> thanks!
> --
> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp. Mammon, n.
> ZKO 110 Spit Brook Rd. The god of the world's
> 603-884-0501 Nashua, NH USA 03062 leading religion.
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