REFLECTOR: Re: Fuel Cap O-Ring Size
Gary T. Ciampa
gciampa at nc.rr.com
Thu Apr 28 19:29:29 CDT 2005
All,
I was able to locate the correct O-ring for the fuel cap, it turns out
that the part is available from Vans Aircraft, listed in their catalog
as " FUEL CAP SEALS (EA)"
Cheers,
Gary
Gary T. Ciampa wrote:
> All,
>
> I was hoping to get some advice on the appropriate O-ring for my fuel
> cap. I have a non-vented compression fuel cap and need to replace the
> old O-ring.(Wicks Aircarft link to fuel cap model:
> http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_detail.php/pid=4881~subid=303/index.html)
>
>
> The closest I could find is a MS83461-1-325, black, but the -325 seems
> to be a bit smaller than the one that needs replacing.
>
> The old o-ring is an orange/brown color, the dimensions match the -325
> but the when compressed in the fuel cap, the orange/brown one seems to
> expand more and provides a good seal for the cap. I have a crack in
> the original o-ring, hence the reason for replacing.
>
> Information on the o-ring, ID, OD and thickness, 1-1/2", 1-7/8", 3/16"
>
> Thanks.....I'm confused......
>
>
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