[Alpines] Gasket on fuel sending unit

[Bill Mounce]

Hello all

 

The fuel sending unit on my SV has a captive lock nut with three bend tangs
that hold it onto the sending unit, yet loose enough to let it turn.  I tap
it into place with a hammer and screwdriver.  The rubber gasket that comes
with it fits on the mating face in the tank opening.  However, it seems with
those tangs there, the second mating face (i.e. the sending unit), cannot
properly mate with the tangs.  I looked to see if the gasket goes under the
tangs, it does not; the diameter is too large.  Once the assembly is done,
the sending unit is loose because of the tangs, and I think when the tanks
are full, I leak.  Any thoughts?  All I can think is my gasket, being older,
is not 'mushy' enough (technical term) to let the tangs impress down into
it, and effect a seal.

 

Thank you, 

 

Bill Mounce

Easton, PA

1967 SV