Fuel sender help

[Farmer42]

That's what I did with mine - rightly or wrongly. If it is still loose, it might be worth checking if the rubber o ring is seated correctly and has not fallen into the tank which is what happened with mine. Easier said than done though. My locking ring was misshapen which is why I ordered a new one. yours looks ok though so you shouldn't need one.

 

[Robotsan]

That's what I did with mine - rightly or wrongly. If it is still loose, it might be worth checking if the rubber o ring is seated correctly and has not fallen into the tank which is what happened with mine. Easier said than done though. My locking ring was misshapen which is why I ordered a new one. yours looks ok though so you shouldn't need one.

It's not loose per se, I just wasn't expecting to have been able to move it much. Maybe it's fine! Pretty sure the o-ring is safely in place.

 

[Makesy]

I used Plasti-dip liquid tape, its amazing! you dap it on thick with a brush and then it shrinks around it. Needs 2 coats. I'm going to use it on everything electrical from now on.

Just saw your msg above about the aftermarket senders leaking from the terminals though, so I might add some more to seal them up.

OK that's a good idea, I'll grab some of that grease. Is that the same stuff you use inside wheel bearings, etc?

I have that plasti dip stuff but in a spray can - it does the job but it goes everywhere, so looks a bit messy..might try your approach next time

Silverhook Rubber Grease Tube

Ideal for use on hydraulic brakes, clutch components and suspension units, where hardening or swelling of rubber can take place and needs to be avoided.

www.toolstation.com

An equivalent of this stuff is what I used. A friend who is a truck mechanic suggested it and had some handy. I didn't use loads, just a thin layer.

 

[Dondigital]

Just done this myself, the flanges on the locking ring need to touch the ones on the tank.

 

[Robotsan]

Just done this myself, the flanges on the locking ring need to touch the ones on the tank.

Thanks. You mean like Farmer42 said? The spikes sticking out need to be against the black ones on the tank?

 

[Dondigital]

Thanks. You mean like Farmer42 said? The spikes sticking out need to be against the black ones on the tank?

Apologies for the rather tardy response. Correct, they need to be hard up against the ones on the tank,