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Re: Seeping Fuel Quantity

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6555 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:40 pm Thanks Again guys I got the rubber gasket from Spruce would you use a gasket sealer when installing it?
I don't believe a sealer was used when mine was installed.
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If I were to use any sealer, it would only be b2 fuel tank sealer.
B2 refers thickness and work time, a brand name is pro-seal, but it’s what it used to seal fuel tanks so therefore it’s impervious to fuel, and made specifically to be used in fuel systems

Any form of silicone for instance is absolutely unsafe in aircraft fuel systems, I’m sure the FAA has a SAIB on sealants used in fuel systems.

Best not to use anything
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I had one of my gages out recently and used a new gasket when I put it back in and didn't use any kind of sealant, no leaks.
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...didn't use any sealer on mine. Mac
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Re: Seeping Fuel Quantity

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If you really want something, use fuel lube (EZ Turn)
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