At some point in the past year, I commented on someones thread, that I was using an O-ring to seal the large drain plugs of my gas tanks. I don't believe this is a good idea anymore.

As I was re-attaching the lower gas tank covers today, I noticed what looked like cracks around the perimeter of the O-ring. After removing one of the plugs, I could see that was the case. I have not put gas in the tanks yet, so no damage/leakage has happened. In the previous thread, Doug offered a Napa P/N for an old fashioned sediment bowl gasket that would work perfectly, but no one, including Napa, has one in my area. I went to my local commercial Rubber and Rigging store and they made me half a dozen in about 5min. For free. They have dies for cutting gaskets.

I wanted to get this out there in case someone saw the thread and planned to use an O-ring. In this application, I don't feel an O-ring is a good idea. Couple of pics.

Dave

 

Good catch Dave.

I suggest asking Graham (GGG) to incorporate this into that thread, still leaving it here though, which I believe his "magic and" is capable of doing.

Might cost you a beer when he uses the Corporate Jet for the Tour of the Troops, when the world get back to normal.

 

Thanks for the suggestion Grant, request submitted.

I've offered up a beer or two in show of appreciation, wouldn't be a problem if he buzzes the house.

Dave

 

I've added the info to the other thread here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...p-seal-246254/

 

Hello LT1, I used the NAPA flat sealing rings with no problem.

Thank you,

Larry Louton

 

What's "Normal," Grant, and do you Really think that will ever happen?
(';')

 

Good question Elinor.
A state of mind they say, and thats scary in its own right, HA.

I seriously doubt it with the "blurb" going around, but we can live in hope.