RE: [ST] Install new fuel sender

["Dan Wallander" <triumph99@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't find a reference to replacing the fuel sender itself in the Triumph
manual.  However, it does say to tighten the screws to 5nm in one place and
6nm in another place.  This is such a small torque figure, I would NOT trust
my torque wrench to this task.  Simply tighten the screws by hand evenly and
in a crossing pattern.  If you strip one of these, you will likely end up
buying a new gas tank.

Replace the gasket with a new one, making sure it does not get pinched.  It
does not need any sealer.


Dan Wallander
www.danwallander.com
Albuquerque, NM
'99 Triumph Sprint ST
'74 BMW R90/6

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rick &
Joyce
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:47 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Install new fuel sender

There was a recall on leaking senders a few years back.  Hope you
didn't have to pay for yours.  It's been a while since I changed
one but I don't recall having to use any sealant.  IIRC, the
bolts torque to 10mn  [7ft/lbs.]  Can someone confirm?
- --
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST


> I sprang a leak after the Red River ride in my fuel sender and
have acquired
> a new unit. Does anyone have tips, installation observations,
and or
> problems they have faced securing the new apparatus? Meaning,
should I
> silicone the shit out of all mounting surfaces, etc.?



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