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recently got a 52 fleetline and started to try to get it running took off glass bowl cleaning it and the screen out , put it back together and can't stop it from leaking gasket looking ok but even after flipping it over it still leaks . Is there a place that sells replacement gaskets or do you use something else like something from a hardware store ? thanks
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Finding the right gasket can be a little tricky, especially if the glass bowl filter is an aftermarket unit.
If it is an original AC unit then try The Filling Station or Chev of the 40’s.
One alternative is to take the unit with you to a NAPA store. They have some parts catalogs of older filters that include replacement gaskets. You ought need to order a couple of different ones in order to get the correct one.
A third choice is to get some cork gasket material and make your own.
Rusty
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If it is the glass bowl on the fuel pump you can get a new gasket for the FiLLing Station.
If it is a add on gas filter you will have to now the brand etc. and tha could be a problem.
If you were to make a gasket it must be of a gas resistant material.
The orginal fuel pump gaaket was cork but chnge to neoprene rubber years ago.
Are you sure it is the gasket leaking?
Gene Schneider
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yeah I wiped it down you can see it weeping around the edge
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Then the Fillling Station can sell you a gaaket.
Gene Schneider
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If it is the glass bowl on the fuel pump you can get a gasket at NAPA. Try FelPro 5019.
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It is not unlikely that the mounting surface for the bowl is warped. This is a result of over tightening.
Fel pro makes several sizes of bowl gaskets that are probably stocked at a local auto parts store. Other gasket companies probably offer them as well. Take the bowl with you to the store.
A new gasket will not solve your problem if the pump surface is badly warped. It might have been sealed by gunk, before you removed it.
Mike
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Many miles of happy motoring
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To continue with what 35Mike said. The flange warping is a very common problem and can be carefully straightened. I think there was a tech article in the G & D awhile back that addressed that when rebuilding your fuel pump.
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