Solution for sealing EFI plate to plastic tanks

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by Motosportz, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I recently bought a IMS TE250 EFI tank to go on a 09 WR125 carbed bike. Obviously I have a huge hole to seal where the EFI pump went in. I built an aluminum plate to cover the hole and had to figure out some way to make it seal. Tried a thin fuel approved paper / rubber gasket but that still leaked as the tank is not very flat or smooth. I know many people have trouble getting the stock big o-ring to seal too. What I ended up with is a 1/8th inch thick chunk of gasket making material that is rubber / cork and fuel rated. It sealed and I have not had an issue in 2 rides with it. Just letting people know who might be struggling to make that area seal.

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...rial-sheet/_/N-25w7?itemIdentifier=67680_0_0_
    Motosportz, Dec 30, 2013
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  2. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    I imagine you could cut a gasket out of Viton sheet also.
    Mike-AK, Dec 30, 2013
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    for sure but casts 6x more and hard to find local for me. Was looking at that to begin with.
    Motosportz, Dec 30, 2013
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