I recently had Fred ( c6zzkgt) rebuild my button top fuel pump. The fuel pump installation went flawlessly except it is leaking/weeping fuel on the output side of the pump. I spoke with Fred who suggested changing fuel lines and checking for burs on the inside threads of the fuel pump. I have since put in a new fuel pump line and a second button top fuel pump that I had but there is still leaking/weeping from the threaded/output side of the pump. I tried to seal the fuel line with 1) white Teflon tape. A BIG MISTAKE. NEVER USE. 2) Now tried Permatex Gasket Sealant ( Hylomar. Non-hardening and non-setting). This car is due to go to Carlisle, PA on Thursday. Desperately need to fix fuel pump to meet Marv and Gene.
It has been suggested on other forums to use a sparing amount of gasoline resistant (not silicone) thread sealer. One was " Rectorseal #5" . The other " Leak Lock Blue Non- Hardening Liquid." And the last " Gas Oila." Thoughts?
Disclaimer: This by no means impugns Fred's reputation as an excellent fuel pump re-builder!
Edited by - GTBULLITT on 05/29/2010 19:05:18