[Healeys] Tank sender sealant - screws

[john spaur]

Joe M suggested a sealant for the tank sender unit.

I am giddy after getting what I think was a great screw from my 
favorite place for screws (pun intended).

It has an O-ring nestled in a grove cut in the head and seals when 
tightened. However, I have not tried it yet. The downside is that it 
is not a locking screw, although  APM Hexseel states that they have those.

I intend to use some blue lock tight on the threads in lieu of a lock 
washer which would damage the seal.

http://www.apmhexseal.com/ - main page; search for self-sealing 
fasteners and nuts.

John S


>Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:09:11 -0700 (PDT)
>From: joe mulqueen <joemulqueen at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [Healeys] re. Tank sender sealant
>
>If you can obtain Dow Corning RTV730 you will have a seal compatible with
>fuels.  The datasheet actually speaks of tanks sealing applications.
>http://www2.dowcorning.com/DataFiles/090007c880001ff4.pdf
>JoeM