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Matt

09-05-1999 08:58:37




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Has anybody out there had this problem yet? The gasket on my gas cap is worn so badly that while I'm mowing the gasoline sloshes out around the cap and runs down the outside of the tank. Is a new gasket available or do I need a new cap? And is a new cap available? Thought I'd ask you guys before I check Walt's or the NH dealer. (Tank's by the battery. Safety,Dell?)




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Barry

09-11-1999 04:38:05




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  

I found that Eagle Hardware (home improvement center Lowes, Home Base or Home Depot) has a section of large rubber washers. These can be used to make replacemnt gaskets on the gas cap and on the trans filler plug. Just need to find one that has correct size center hole and trim the outside to fit in cap. Good luck.



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Nolan

09-07-1999 04:15:30




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
If you're especially attached to this particular gas cap, you can make up a gasket for it. You can even get blocks and sheets of the genuine type of buna (sp) rubber for it from McMaster-Carr. I had to go this route with one of my motorcycles, because I didn't want to spend the several hundred dollars a replacement gas cap cost (love one off designs).

However, if you're not especially attached to that particular cap, take it with you next time you go into town and stop off at a car store. The cap is a generic type of design, and replacements for it are available for around $6.

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Ed Gooding (VA)

09-06-1999 05:45:33




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
Matt, have you considered just making one out of gasket stock that you can buy from NAPA or other parts stores? You'll have to make it in two pieces, but attaching it with a little extra sealant to fill the crack between the two pieces may do the job for you. You'll only have to cut two circles out and then cut the resulting piece in half.

Hope this helps..... ..... Ed
'52 8N475798



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ah yes, ..........Dell (WA)

09-05-1999 22:51:37




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
the self ventilated gas cap. This is why the original gas cap is a "sealed" cap just like on modern smog proofed activated carbon cansister vented carb line to capture evaporating gasoline from the carb float chamber. Watch out the "environment police" don't catch you.

Replacement gasket not available. Several years ago, Ford/New Holand had a gas cap recall that included the N-Tractors, believe it or not. I'm not certain if it still is in effect or not. You might check. I also don't think $6 is too expensive of a "safety" item. Cheeper than asbestos long johns (grin)..... ....Dell

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Claus

09-06-1999 04:27:30




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 Re: Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to ah yes, ..........Dell (WA), 09-05-1999 22:51:37  
Yes, are correct. Gas caps and parachutes we don't look for bargains. Claus



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jon

09-05-1999 19:16:08




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
I bought a new aftermarket one at NH Dealer cause an original was way too expensive..... it leaks like yours does since day one if the tank is full.
I still wouldn't recommend the original, (price wise) but theres got to be a better, reasonably priced one out there somewhere.



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EricG.NH

09-05-1999 11:32:31




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
Asbestos overalls and underware are available at www.bigboom.com :o)
Eric



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Matt

09-05-1999 14:43:39




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 Re: Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to EricG.NH, 09-05-1999 11:32:31  
Eric, Thanks a lot. You and Claus have been a BIG help!



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EricG.NH

09-06-1999 05:17:56




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 Re: Re: Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 14:43:39  
You're most welcome! I little levity goes a long way. Hard to put a price on a smile or two! And what a boring place this would be without some!
(Besides, I didn't know the answer to your question) :o) Eric



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Claus

09-05-1999 09:12:28




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 Re: 8N Gas Cap in reply to Matt, 09-05-1999 08:58:37  
I hope your life insurance policy is paid up.
Claus



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