E series Falcon wagon fuel pump seal to tank.

[Tom Mix]

ED wagon fuel pump failed, boughtnew pump from DDI, $36, but needs new seal to tank. But they are around $70! Anyone know of cheaper alternative, or some. goo to coat with that will last? Learnt long ago that silicone no good! Nulon Teflon. Paste was good on cyl hd gaskets . Or do I have to bite the bullet & pay this I think ripoff!

[gordon_s1942]

Obviously it has to be resistant to Petrol and fit the shape for a good seal and that's where they get you because no one else makes/supplies (copyright) that part.

Going on the workshop manual for an AU falcon, the pump is suspended from the plate/cover on the top of the tank and sits 'clear' of the bottom of the tank, does yours?.
On the bottom is shown a 'sock' that acts as the filter, there is also an 'O' ring that goes on the top plate/cover to stop leaking from around the pump body.

[lsemmens]

can you make a gasket from gasket material. Not my idea of fun but it is possible.

[gordon_s1942]

So many different designs its hard to guess what shape gasket is needed.

[VroomVroom]

Stag sealant will do the job.

[Tom Mix]

Opening side tank, have to siphon fuel out, not helped by antisiphon fill hose,have to remove hose to enter tank. Today I used old seal with aviation form a gasket covered with few layers of threadseal with more form a gasket. Fitted along with new fuel filter(Jefferson Ford $14) . Runs like good one.Form a gasket was last of about 25 years ago bought. Was Stag Ared,Bred, or 20ml tube? Apparently seal is made of viton to resist degradation from fuel. Thanks to all.

[Godzilla]

Go to a pick a part wrecker, pay $1 to get in and grab a good one from another car.

When you present it to the counter, bet you they tell you dont worry about it, its just a rubber ring.

In a emergency i would cut a new one from a tyre tube.....