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Fuel resistant thread sealant

Discussion in 'General' started by yokohama1, Apr 13, 2022.

  1. yokohama1

    yokohama1 Well-Known Member

    Looking for something that won't turn to jelly over time. Needed for fuel pump bolts that are actually exposed in the tank, so will always bathed in gas. Considerations for me is ease of use, ability to come easily remove, and a bonus would be if it would also be good as a gasket dressing at the mating surface of the tank. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Three Bond 1184
     
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  3. YamRZ350

    YamRZ350 Nicorette Dependent

    Yamabond 4
     
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  4. yokohama1

    yokohama1 Well-Known Member

    Are Three Bond and Yamabond the same only banded differently?
     
  5. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    Pro Seal or EZ Turn. Aviation grade fuel sealants.
     
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  6. yokohama1

    yokohama1 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. I’m trying to get the best stuff I can as the ends of the bolts are exposed in the tank directly to fuel. Homemade tank that leaves something to be desired.
    Is there a cure time for most of these before filling tue tank again?
     
  7. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    not with EZ turn. It doesnt dry. its like vasaline that stays like that. Fuels doesnt bother it.
     
  8. Wheel Bearing

    Wheel Bearing Professional low sider

    Yamabond 4
     
  9. 72westie

    72westie Well-Known Member

    Hylomar works well.
     
  10. tony 340

    tony 340 Well-Known Member

    Loctite had a product years back but cannot remember the name
     
  11. yokohama1

    yokohama1 Well-Known Member

    Will EZ work on the mating surface for the pump or is it purely for bolt threads?
     
  12. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    I think its mainly meant for valves, threads, etc. I wouldnt use it as the sole sealant for a flat surface. It doesnt harden or film form so it could be extruded out of a flat surface.
     
  13. yokohama1

    yokohama1 Well-Known Member

    OK, whatcha like for those areas that could see fuel.
     
  14. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    1184 is the only sealant I keep in the shop, works on everything for me. I put a THIN coat on old float bowls/gaskets and petcocks regularly, never had any issues.
     
  15. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    Permatex aviation sealant #3

    Yamabond or Hondabond
     
  16. TLR67

    TLR67 Well-Known Member

    Permatex Motoseal
     
  17. zertrider

    zertrider Waiting for snow. Or sun.

    Bar of soap. Just make sure water doesn't touch it.:)
    Old trick for sealing leaking gas tanks in a pinch (or when you dont have the cash to replace the tank on your 1978 Camaro and it leaks when over half full, and you are stilll in high school). Take a bar of soap and rub it into the hole. Leak stops. Gas will not dissolve it.
     

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