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.
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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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