Inside the gas tank wiring issue.

[abn373]

I am probably over thinking this, but I nicked the insulation on the wire of a brand new OEM gas tank sending unit. The wire is slightly exposed if twisted the right way. I am not sure if I should be concerned, because either end of the wire (at the fuel level float and at the bulkhead) are both exposed and un-insulated. I am sure regular heat shrink is not rated for submersion in gasoline. I guess there is really nothing that can spark inside and I know if the wire is submerged it wouldn't be an issue. I am just thinking about if it is up in the vapors in a low fuel situation.

Am I just being paranoid?

I thought about looking into some type of gasoline resistant gasket maker product to coat on the small area. I am open to suggestions or being told I am in idiot

 

[abn373]

There is the damage

 

[abn373]

Permatex® Thread Sealant With PTFE, 1 OZ. – Permatex

www.permatex.com

Permatex® Form-A-Gasket® No.2 Sealant, 1.5 OZ – Permatex

www.permatex.com

These are both gasoline resistant

 

[EPB72]

The exposed wire is not an issue unless it touches the sender/pickup assembly and the only thing that will do make your fuel gauge inaccurate .. if you can get shrink wrap on it that would work,, tape most likley will be floating around in your tank in short order,,,

spark in a tank is not an issue the fuel vapor concentration will not allow ignition, if it did all the100's of millions of vehicle's with in tank fuel pumps would be at risk..

 

[abn373]

The exposed wire is not an issue unless it touches the sender/pickup assembly and the only thing that will do make your fuel gauge inaccurate .. if you can get shrink wrap on it that would work,, tape most likley will be floating around in your tank in short order,,,

spark in a tank is not an issue the fuel vapor concentration will not allow ignition, if it did all the100's of millions of vehicle's with in tank fuel pumps would be at risk..

Thanks. I figured it be ok. Decided to put this #2 gasoline resistant, flexible sealant on for some peace of mind. Looks ugly, but should insulate it from touching housing.