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rfequity · 07-17-2021, 11:19 AM

What is recommended to seal around the GAV housing threads to stop fuel leak?

Ed in Maine · 07-17-2021, 12:24 PM

I would use non-hardening Permatex gasket sealer. You have to be able to remove the GAV in the future. The gasoline is only about 3/8 in. above the top of the casting with the level set at 5/8 in. This is a very low pressure for the gas to leak by the threads. Ed

Tom Wesenberg · 07-17-2021, 08:42 PM

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I've never had one leak there, but if I did, I'd do the same as Ed just said.

07-17-2021, 11:19 AM	#1
rfequity Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 25	GAV housing threads What is recommended to seal around the GAV housing threads to stop fuel leak?

07-17-2021, 12:24 PM	#2
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: GAV housing threads I would use non-hardening Permatex gasket sealer. You have to be able to remove the GAV in the future. The gasoline is only about 3/8 in. above the top of the casting with the level set at 5/8 in. This is a very low pressure for the gas to leak by the threads. Ed

07-17-2021, 08:42 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: GAV housing threads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've never had one leak there, but if I did, I'd do the same as Ed just said.