Found the area of the fuel leak (see image) on my 9a. Unable to tell EXACTLY where the leak is.
I am tempted to try sealing the screws, and see if this takes care of the leak. I gently tried to see if I could begin to pry the sender loose, without damage to the sender or the mount plate. Unable to even begin to pry it loose. The sealant is very sticky gray that is still pliable. One of the screws (top) has a brown sealant that is less pliable. Thoughts on sealing the screws, to see if this cures the leak?
Also, does the sender wire lug require a seal (i.e., o-ring) as part of the screw and washer assembly that attaches the wire eyelet? In other words, will the sender leak fuel through the screw hole in the wire attach lug if no steps are taken to seal the attachment?
Thanks,
Wayne
N1179J
Dues paid for 2017
I am tempted to try sealing the screws, and see if this takes care of the leak. I gently tried to see if I could begin to pry the sender loose, without damage to the sender or the mount plate. Unable to even begin to pry it loose. The sealant is very sticky gray that is still pliable. One of the screws (top) has a brown sealant that is less pliable. Thoughts on sealing the screws, to see if this cures the leak?
Also, does the sender wire lug require a seal (i.e., o-ring) as part of the screw and washer assembly that attaches the wire eyelet? In other words, will the sender leak fuel through the screw hole in the wire attach lug if no steps are taken to seal the attachment?
Thanks,
Wayne
N1179J
Dues paid for 2017
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