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Chummy petrol tank / bulkhead seal - Douglas Alderson - 06-10-2018
Hi is the meant to be a seal between the petrol tank and the bulkhead? I believe it is felt but not sure of the profile or size, any hints or suppliers would be great to know.
Thanks
RE: Chummy petrol tank / bulkhead seal - Chris Garner - 06-10-2018
The material is a kind of felt. It is continuous " ring " which slips over the tank. Dimensions are approx. 1" wide x 1/8" thick. I wouldn't call it a seal, more to prevent fretting between the tank and the bulkhead. When it came to refitting, it was a bit of a b****r. Patience needed to get it correctly placed.
RE: Chummy petrol tank / bulkhead seal - JonE - 07-10-2018
so would a suitably sized rubber - stretched - rim tape do?
RE: Chummy petrol tank / bulkhead seal - squeak - 07-10-2018
Just the other day I purchased a roll of black felt strip with a self adhesive backing from our local Bunnings hardware. I will use it to fit the sliding window channel in the motorhome but would be a simple install on the chummy tank. It's about 25mm wide so you may have to cut it down cheers Russell
https://www.bunnings.com.au/moroday-25mm-x-3m-felt-scratch-saver-self-adhesive-tape_p3962476
RE: Chummy petrol tank / bulkhead seal - Douglas Alderson - 07-10-2018
Thanks for the replies, having looked on google I guess the felt between chassis and bodywork would be a useful substitute. 50mm by 3mm so would need a trim.
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/categories/vintage-car-parts-upholstery-and-trimmings-felt-strip