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rmrc51
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Freyja. Queen of the Valkyries

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« on: March 25, 2009, 10:59:47 AM »
After I rebuild the petcock, I'll be installing it on a new Interstate gas tank. What type of sealant should I use on the threads?

Also, is there any sealant needed when installing the fuel sender unit? It didn't arrive yet so I don't know what it looks like.

Thanks in advance.  Smiley
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DeathWishBikerDude
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2009, 11:26:57 AM »
I never used any sealant on the threads when I replaced my petcock.
I imagine you could use some teflon tape,but it's really not neccessary.
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2009, 11:39:19 AM »
No sealant. There's an o-ring.
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2009, 12:14:26 PM »
What Daniel said.  Do NOT use sealant.  The threads will not seal. There is a little Oring that goes over the top of the intake screen, and slides all the way down to the bottom.  This provides the seal. 

O-RING (14.2X1.3)
16958-KM9-005   

This is the Honda part #.  I assume the  14.2 X 1.3 is the size of the oring in metric.

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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2009, 01:03:44 PM »
Thanks everyone. I've never done this before so it's nice to know what to do and expect.  cooldude
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