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Fuel Resistant Potting Compound?

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BizJetGuy

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Not sure where to post this question but I've had a motorcycle issue lately and wanted to tap the board's vast knowledge.

The fuel pump is either dead or the wiring to it is botched (I've ruled out the fuel pump relay, its working fine). I put 12 VDC directly to the pump last night through the stock wiring and no-go.

On one of the brand-specific boards, another owner had a similar issue and traced it to a bad electrical connection inside of the potting compound where the wires to the pump and probe exit the gas tank. That owner is in Ireland and used a product called Araldite to re-pot the wire repair. I've done an internet search and it doesn't look like that product is readily available in the U.S.

Is anyone aware of a suitable substitute or where I may be able to pick up some of this Araldite? Anything will do as long as it will create a tight, fuel resistant seal where the wires exit the tank.

TIA!
 
I thought Araldite was just a 2 part epoxy adhesive.
Didn't know it had any special properties.
 
I've gotten the crash course in Araldite in my brief research today. Apparently, there are several different formulas depending on the application. I don't know what is available in small quantities for the consumer market, however, nor do I know where to get it in the States.
 
I think J-B weld, J-B Stik or Waterweld would work fine for this application. From their website ...

Q: Is J-B Weld resistant to water and/or gasoline?

A: When fully cured, J-B Weld is completely resistant to water, gasoline, and about every other petroleum product or automotive chemical. For wet-surface or submerged water or gasoline repairs, see our J-B Stik or Waterweld product information.
 
Bugeye58 said:
Anthony, I got my Masters Degree in "Hangar Trolling" many years ago! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
Jeff
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Ah! You're one of those Airport Bums always walking into the hangar wanting to borrow something, aren't you? As if I have nothing to do all day but help pilots without an A&P work on their 'planes illegally.

Well, O.K., since you asked nicely...
 
Twosheds said:
Ah! You're one of those Airport Bums always walking into the hangar wanting to borrow something, aren't you? As if I have nothing to do all day but help pilots without an A&P work on their 'planes illegally.
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Nope, got the ticket, so nothing illegal about me doing my own work. And, I may have something that somebody else needs, at the same time I need something. We all troll, don't we??
The bummer here for me is that my local aircraft "hardware" store changed hands and the new owner moved it to another airfield about 100 miles away. Luckily I'm in the local FBO's good graces, but don't try to take advantage.
Jeff
 
When they wandered into the hangar and said, "I need a vice."

I would say, "Take up smoking."

But I let them use the tools anyway.
 
Small airport hgangars, foreign car shops, dealerships, race-car garages... hmm... I seem to have done my share of trollin' when I think on it.

JB Weld has been the easiest to locate/use for me. And IIRC, Devcon has something for the purpose, too.
 
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