Make sure the Permatex variant you use is not soluable in gasoline or it
will find it's way into the tank and form nice little rubberish srtrings
that combine to form perfectly sized plugs inside the fuel line. Learned
that the hard way. You shouldn't need any sealer on that gasket if both
surfaces are clean and smooth and I think multiple gaskets just give more
opportunities for leaks. Where is it leaking around the overflow? Where the
bolt goes into the tank, around the banjo fitting, or out the overflow? I
seem to recall a fiber washer that goes between the banjo fitting and the
tank that is hard to find, but I think an "O" ring will work there. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Brewer" <wsb1960tr3a@att.net>
To: "Triumphs" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:40 PM
Subject: [TR] TR3 Gas Gauge Sending Unit & Breather Leaks
> When I fill my TR3 tank to the top, the fuel leaks out the breather
> and
> the sending unit. I bought a new sending unit gasket and plan to put it in
> with Permatex non-hardening sealer. Is there anything else to do to the
> gauge
> sending unit so it won't leak? I have considered making paper gaskets and
> using about 3 of them with Permatex and screw them down tight.
> Also, I see fuel coming out around the tank vent. I have the proper
> washers, but they don't seal it up. I was thinking about using homemade
> gaskets, Permatex or both. Is there a trick to keep this from leaking?
> TIA,
>
> Bill in Tehachapi
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