Tank grommet too loose

• Nov 19, 2020

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Getting ready to pit the tank back in wifey's 65 Belvedere wagon. I put the grommet on the tank and it is loose enough that it spins freely. I even put the filler tube in and I can spin the filler tube by hand. It's snug around the filler tube, just loose on the tank. Should I try some gasket sealer or urethane caulking or something so I don't get fumes?

 

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I prefer Steele Rubber Products grommets.

They seem to fit better than low tolerance spec repros.

https://www.steelerubber.com/fuel-neck-grommet-70-2580-39



I use this to seal filler grommets.

Wear gloves and use throw away rags. It makes a gooey mess.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...7stlA0Uj-o7PFP9telxoCTd4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

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If you can't get a new grommet,,, you could try Seal-All. Designed for gas.

 

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JimCoronette said:

I prefer Steele Rubber Products grommets.

They seem to fit better than low tolerance spec repros.

https://www.steelerubber.com/fuel-neck-grommet-70-2580-39



I use this to seal filler grommets.

Wear gloves and use throw away rags. It makes a gooey mess.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...7stlA0Uj-o7PFP9telxoCTd4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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I did use the Steele Rubber grommet just because others advised it over other repros. I will try the Permatex. Thanks.

 

• Apr 19, 2021

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Timmayy said:

I did use the Steele Rubber grommet just because others advised it over other repros. I will try the Permatex. Thanks.

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Fought with new fuel tank filler neck GROMMET. I suppose i MUST drop the damn tank to do this? Sucks that its 3/4 full of 114 octane.. Is there an EASY way? Tried oil on the filler neck, just bit of a wrong angle, (OER Grommet).

Thanks for any help. :-(

 

• Apr 19, 2021

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No need to drop the tank... see your other post..