sealer for C1 gas tank cover

[William F.]

After you replace a gas tank sending unit on a '62, what kind of sealer do you use when replacing the cover that you screw back?
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[Richard M.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

William I always used 3M Strip Caulk, applied to the cover. You could also use that self-stick narrow gray foam, like for house windows, etc.

Rich

[Frank D.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

You want the "closed cell" foam insulation..

[William F.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

Frank,
You mean if I use the house window foam use closed cell foa But the caulk strips would be first choice, wouldn't they?
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[Frank D.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

Frank,
You mean if I use the house window foam use closed cell foa But the caulk strips would be first choice, wouldn't they?
Thanks

Exactly - I used this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Density-Adhes...4982818&sr=8-8

Available in various thicknesses and lengths....and its neoprene and impervious to fuel fumes..

[Patrick S.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

I used windshield adhesive BUT I recommend you do not use it. I tried to pull up the cover and it is a real mess.

[William F.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

Can I change just the float of the fuel tank sensor rather than the complete setup?

[Christopher R.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

Can I change just the float of the fuel tank sensor rather than the complete setup?

Yes. The float just snaps into the sender arm.

[Jim D.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

As far as re-sealing the lid goes, if you don't have access to GM strip caulk, go to your local hardware store and get some "plumbers putty". It's the same thing but you'll have to make your own strips. Kind of like "Roll Your Own".

[Dick W.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

3M 08578 strip caulk. And you will get a total of 60' of it.

[Thomas H.]

Re: sealer for C1 gas tank cover

3M 08578 strip caulk. And you will get a total of 60' of it.

Agree - good stuff

Use it on my C1's for many things. Including putting on the tip of a long screwdriver to retrieve dropped nuts / bolts in hard to reach locations.

Tom