Tom,
Have you looked at Rimmer Bros? They list the part # for the cap seal ( #
718738 4.53 ukp or about $7.70 amurrican) and have no problem with
shipping to the US. My only comment is that you might want to get the full
quote for the part and shipping before agreeing!
My only financial interest is that they've taken large chunks of my money in
the past :-)
Jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ctschmitz@CCGATE.HAC.COM [SMTP:ctschmitz@CCGATE.HAC.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 1998 2:50 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net; Brad Kahler
> Subject: Re: Resubmitted - Gas Cap Siphoning while driving
>
> Brad -
>
> I'm pretty sure that replacing the gasket in the filler cap will cure
>
> the problem. Unfortunately this gasket is not available from any
> source I know of. I've been looking for one because mine needs
> replacing. My gasket (1970 Mk3) is a molded rubber affair, not cork.
> If yours really is cork then it would seem that it must be a simple
> flat gasket and you should be able to manufacture one yourself. I've
> bought cork sheet in the past from auto parts stores, but it was
> along
> time ago. You might be able to build a gasket from sheet neoprene and
>
> that should be quite durable.
>
> Perhaps filling the tank only 3/4 full would help in the interim.
>
> Damn, another thing I've got to worry about on the Spiteful - a self
> siphoning gas tank.
>
> Tom
>
>
> Subject: Resubmitted - Gas Cap Siphoning while driving
> Author: "Brad Kahler" <Brad.Kahler@141.com> at CCGATE
> Date: 5/7/98 7:27 AM
>
>
> I'm resubmitting this since I've had no responce and I sent it when
> the server was apparently down.
> --------
> I just noticed that gas has apparently been siphoning out of my
> spitfire while I'm driving. I looked at the cork seal and its of
> course dried out. Still there but obviously not doing its job.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to correct this problem, what
> to use, etc.
>
> TIa
>
>
> Brad (In Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (In "Teething" Mode right now)
> 1966 TR4A CT72398L (Car is finally home and ready for
> Restoration)
> 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Frame back in garage and ready to
>
> paint)
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