Fuel tank sending unit
Created by: RogerOtto
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Feb 23, 2020 11:37AM | Willie_B | Edited: Feb 23, 2020 11:37AM |
Feb 23, 2020 10:05AM | RogerOtto | |
Feb 23, 2020 05:22AM | RogerOtto | Edited: Feb 23, 2020 10:05AM |
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I THINK the thickness is nominally 1/16".
The rubber sender gaskets are something I keep a couple of in my spare parts collection. One or two spares are always good to have.
The rubber sender gaskets are something I keep a couple of in my spare parts collection. One or two spares are always good to have.
Doug L.
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Thanks guy for the tech info.
i will check locally.
Still looking for the thickness.
looks like it may be easier and cheaper to purchase from host!
i will check locally.
Still looking for the thickness.
looks like it may be easier and cheaper to purchase from host!
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
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Agreed. Use Viton or Buna-N (Nitrile) sheet. Do not use the red stuff from the hardware store as it is typically for water service. Also, never use silicone rubber or RTV sealant with gasoline.
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I would be afraid of the red rubber from the hardware store for a fuel sending unit gasket, no problem making your own but I would buy some Viton sheet stock, which is fuel and alcohol safe.
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Thanks Willie
the seal/gasket you refer to is for an earlier mini.
looks like the cut over to the new unit occurred in FEB64 (Parnell).
the part I need is ARA1502.
rather than buy and pay postage I should be able to either source one locally or make my own.
so far I have made one from a red rubber gasket from a hardware store.
looks good so far.
i will also be using this gasket on the top of the rear subframe where it meets the boot.
the seal/gasket you refer to is for an earlier mini.
looks like the cut over to the new unit occurred in FEB64 (Parnell).
the part I need is ARA1502.
rather than buy and pay postage I should be able to either source one locally or make my own.
so far I have made one from a red rubber gasket from a hardware store.
looks good so far.
i will also be using this gasket on the top of the rear subframe where it meets the boot.
Roger Williams
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Our host sells this gasket for early tanks.
https://www.minimania.com/part/2H1082/Classic-Mini-Fuel-Sending-Unit-Cork-Seal-Early-Model
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I believe I may be OK with the orientation of the unit. I noticed the metal guides (2 large, 1 small) as well as the matching notches on the fuel tank itself.
so... I only need the specs for the seal/gasket.
so... I only need the specs for the seal/gasket.
Roger Williams
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‘66 S with dual tanks.
I have the tanks out at the moment.
is there a proper way to install the fuel sending unit so the float is in the proper position?
does anyone have the measurements for the seal/gasket - inside and outside diameters and thickness?
I have the tanks out at the moment.
is there a proper way to install the fuel sending unit so the float is in the proper position?
does anyone have the measurements for the seal/gasket - inside and outside diameters and thickness?
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export