Fuel tank sending unit screw washers

[Lt.FrankDrebin]

I had a set of new sender unit screws just a couple days ago, but I can't find them for the life of me. Anyway, I have screws that can replace them, but not the copper washers. How can I seal these screws to the sender unit and/or the gas tank? I refuse to buy another set of screws because I know they're around here somewhere.

 

[jdk971]

go to a ace or similar hardware store, with your screw. they should have copper washers. jim

 

[vin 58]

I bought mine at the local True Value but they have the best hardware dept I ever seen Vin

 

[Lt.FrankDrebin]

Thanks guys. I'll check Ace Hardware just up the street from me. Didn't think they'd have copper washers. I checked Home Depot today and they have brass washers, but not copper.

 

[wrench]

Lead washers will seal the screws too.

 

[Lt.FrankDrebin]

Nope, no copper or lead washers at Ace near me. Brass - yes but not copper.

 

[wrench]

I make my own lead washers.

I take a .177 caliber lead pellet, place it on my vice, using a piece of flat metal, I smack it with a hammer. To make the hole, I use a belt loop hole puncher.

 

[Lt.FrankDrebin]

I guess I could try that. I also noticed that there is fuel-resistant sealant available at places like AutoZone. I could use sealant on the threads and also under the screw head. Sound like a good idea?

 

[jdk971]

get the size of the brass or lead washers and see if ya can find it on the internet. jim

 

[wrench]

Made 5 this morning. Send me an address to send them to.

 

[wrench]

Five are on the way. If you need the hole larger, just ream the inner with a pocket knife. Hope they work out for you. I used them on Thermoking diesel fittings.

 

[Lt.FrankDrebin]

Thank you, wrench, for the washers! You got me going again on my project.

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

You have very clean hands Wrench

Couldnt let Phil get in first.....

Very cool idea on the washers

Steve