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Re: lv-ab: Fuel pick-up tubes ??

From: Lew Hodgett (no email)
Date: Sun Jan 04 2004 - 20:58:28 EST

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    Bob Fitzgerald writes:
    > Silicone may work for diesel but not for gasoline. You will be
    > filtering bits
    > of it out of your tank for years.......don't ask me how I
    > know........
    > Use a gasket material compatible with the fuel and make a proper
    > gasket.

    Silicone is definitely not compatible with diesel.

    Check General Electric for details.

    SikaFlex 291 is rated for diesel.

    Lew

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