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maverick posted 04-09-2009 08:06 AM ET (US)   Profile for maverick   Send Email to maverick  
Got 2 plastic fittings on an outboard motor (fuel pump intake on 96 225 Johnson)....one fitting press fits into the other but is a bit loose and I want it solid, glued together where it won't come out. What kind of gas proof glue is available - if there is such a thing? Thanks, CWW
AtoZ posted 04-09-2009 10:47 AM ET (US)     Profile for AtoZ  Send Email to AtoZ     
Try Seal All. Available at Lowes, etc.
www.biosafe-inc.com/sealall.htm
Tom W Clark posted 04-09-2009 11:09 AM ET (US)     Profile for Tom W Clark  Send Email to Tom W Clark     
If you have broken plastic components of the fuel delivery system of your outboard motor, I recommend you replace the broken plastic parts instead of attempting a repair with glue.
HAPPYJIM posted 04-09-2009 11:33 AM ET (US)     Profile for HAPPYJIM  Send Email to HAPPYJIM     
Like Tom said, replacement of the broken part would be best for piece of mind and safety. Gasoline is a solvent and I wouldn't trust any glue regardless how good it advertised to be. The worst thing that could happen is a fire at sea. That would be the only reason to leave the safety of your Whaler.
Don88outrage posted 04-09-2009 06:34 PM ET (US)     Profile for Don88outrage  Send Email to Don88outrage     
No question about it, it's a saftey issue, replace it.
maverick posted 04-10-2009 07:36 AM ET (US)     Profile for maverick  Send Email to maverick     
Originally, it was press fit and has traces of glue on it. I was just trying to put it back like I found it. I don't think there's much chance of fire, it's under the engine hood and is on the suction side (supply) to the fuel pump. Replacing it means buying a $400 fuel pump, hence one reason to try and put it back like it was originally. Mav
tedious posted 04-10-2009 07:52 AM ET (US)     Profile for tedious    
I think most epoxies are resistant to gasoline, but don't fool with it - get something specific for gas tank repair at your local auto store. Try a little dab on the plastic first to make sure it doesn't eat it.

Tim

Don88outrage posted 04-10-2009 08:57 AM ET (US)     Profile for Don88outrage  Send Email to Don88outrage     
And then what effects will E-10 have on it, if I remember correctly there have been a lot of issues with E-10 gas and epoxy/fiberglass tanks.

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