[Healeys] Gas cap parts now in tank

[Roland Wilhelmy]

Two thoughts. There are baffles in the tank that would keep the errant
parts in a limited part of the tank -- maybe where you could even see them
if the tank were empty and fish them out.

Also, the whole tank is steel so a bit more steel isn't going to be a big
deal. The pickup tube isn't likely to be interfered with.

I'll go check my original gas cap to see what a magnet does on the inside
of the cap.

-Roland

On Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 5:23 AM Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Michael--
>
> Though I don't think the spring could be made of brass perhaps the inner
> plate is.
> Even if so what if anything do you think I should do--beyond getting a new
> cap?
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Mon, Nov 4, 2019 at 8:04 AM Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I may be mistaken Michael but I  think they are made of brass.
>>
>> M
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 7:33 AM Michael Oritt, <michael.oritt at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yesterday when I removed the gas cap preparatory to filling the tank the
>>> cap came apart and both the spring and inner pressure plate fell into the
>>> tank.
>>> Since the tank is steel I am doubtful that I would be successful in
>>> extricating the parts by fishing about with a long magnetic wand down the
>>> filler neck.
>>> Before removing the tank from the car and shaking it to get the parts
>>> out I thought I would ask for opinions on whether this is necessary.
>>> Given that the two pieces are made of steel what is the worst that could
>>> happen?
>>>
>>> Best--Michael Oritt
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