Gas Tank Gaskets

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Before I make the "final" committment to putting the gas tank back together and install on the car.....

Is it OK to use Indian Head Gasket stuff for the cork gaskets? Or do i use some other compound or none at all?

7XPacemaker

I had to do this job twice. What I did first was I used the cork gasket material alone and assembled. The fuel started weeping from underneath the screws because the screws go right into the tank. I took indian head shellac and put it on the threads of every screw before I put them in. That seemed to do the trick. That was my method. I am sure that someone has a different method that works too.

RonS

I used "coil and gas" sealant. It is sold at Ace Hdwr, for a couple of dollars in a mustard yellow tube. It is clear. The 5 small stainless screws act as ground. Make sure you don't put so much on as to break continuity of the ground. The fuel guage will not move. A small ground wire can be installed if necessary.