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Re: gas gauge float repair

To: TRIUMPHS@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: gas gauge float repair
From: bob@nwstar.com
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:37:16 -0600
Tim,

>I recently removed the gas guage sending unit from my 1980 Spitfire and found
>that the float was about 1/5 filled with gas.  I drilled a pin-sized hold and
>drained the gas, but now I don't know exactly what to use to seal it back up. 
>I think I remember this coming up some time ago.  I believe someone
>recommended a type of epoxy to paint the surface of the float.  Can anyone
>help me out here?

    I've used a product called Seal-All to seal gaslines, gas fittings, and
such.  Should also work on the float.

    You also might try melting some plastic into the hole





                    .....Bob

 
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