Fuel tap washers
Posted: 07 Jan 2017 14:09
Does anyone know a source for new petrol proof fuel tap washers?
16mm od 10?mm id and about 1-1.5mm thick, rectangular section.
I have tried using a 16mm O ring and it was too thick, and when I shaved it with a razor to fit the petrol caused it to swell and distort the joint and cause a leak anyway.
Blue hylomar lasted about a month before the petrol ate its way through and the leak started again.
Because the tank is plastic you cannot do the bolts up extra tight as everything just distorts.
16mm od 10?mm id and about 1-1.5mm thick, rectangular section.
I have tried using a 16mm O ring and it was too thick, and when I shaved it with a razor to fit the petrol caused it to swell and distort the joint and cause a leak anyway.
Blue hylomar lasted about a month before the petrol ate its way through and the leak started again.
Because the tank is plastic you cannot do the bolts up extra tight as everything just distorts.