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01-13-2022, 04:35 PM

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youngrodder

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Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

what kind of seal did you use on your first attempt?

A rubber one. Look closely at the fuel pump flange. It was not flat (where the lock ring and seal goes). I used sheet metal screws and I'm afraid it was not evenly apply down pressure to create a liquid tight seal. The new tank has a flat flange/mounting surface and has treaded holes to bolt the fuel pump and sending units down tight.

I also adjusted my watts link some too while I was add it. I added length to both parallel bars.

Marc

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