MF 6290 diesel tank problem?

[Pilatus]

The threads in the plastic diesel tank, that the fuel sensor/ outlet pipe ,securing screws screw into have nearly had it.
Any suggestions on how to fix the problem will be appreciated, without having to have a new fuel tank, will be much appreciated.

I have needed to take the sensor out more times than I would have like due to problems with jell blocking up the fuel outlet pipe. Hopefully now sorted but the damage to the threads has been done.!

 

[Henarar]

something like this ?

 

[Pilatus]

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something like this ?

Many thanks, do you know what they are called?
I will try Googling “ Plastic thread replacement inserts”.

 

[Henarar]

Many thanks, do you know what they are called?
I will try Googling “ Plastic thread replacement inserts”.

try "blind hole screws"

 

[Pilatus]

Just Goggled “plastic thread replacement inserts” and there are many of them. I will contact some companies and ask if they are suitable for fuel tanks,as very concerned about the slighted fuel leakage around the insert .

 

[Sausage]

Perhaps use some sort of glue when fitting to seal them. Superglue would probably go off too quick. Loktite maybe.

 

[bigg6480]

Years ago we just drilled the holes out a bit bigger in the metal and put bigger screws in it worked till the tractor left us.