Filler Cap 'O' Ring

[MrB]

The reply which i found very humorous early on was from JFM, and yet his post which didnt actually contain bad language in my opinion was deleted ??

I was shocked when i read the reason for the deleted post, (Inappropriate language) I couldn't imagine it was in the slightest derogatory at all and would have been taken in jest either way?? :ambivalence:

 

[Portofino]

Well to be fair to JFM with my local chandler , I just take the “bit “ in .
99% of the time he stocks it or if not he takes my Mob and sends a txt when it arrives .Gets his catalogue(s) out on the desk .
If I,am in before 11 am with requesting an offending item that’s out of stock —- my afternoon snooze in a nice anchorage is interrupted @ arround 3 pm ish , by his txt saying it’s here I,am open until 6 pm .

Every screw ,bolt , popper , gasket , impeller ,wire connector , clamp , grommet, switch , bulb , service kit etc .
I Just ask him .Its his job !

 

[stelican]

I was shocked when i read the reason for the deleted post, (Inappropriate language) I couldn't imagine it was in the slightest derogatory at all and would have been taken in jest either way?? :ambivalence:

I think the moderator is an avid fan of gardeners question time

 

[MrB]

I think the moderator is an avid fan of gardeners question time

:encouragement:

 

[sharpness]

I've checked, and apparently page 12 comprehensively covers how to change an O-ring.

 

[penberth3]

...Most black O rings will be Nitrile sometimes referred to as Bhuna...

No, no, no! Bhuna is Curry, Buna is rubber.

 

[benjenbav]

But once it’s done he’ll probably feel a bit peckish.

 

[colhel]

to save the hassle and expense of an O ring you could just smear a generous splodge of locktite on the thread.

 

[petem]

Well, I can report a successful conclusion to "project 'O' ring'" . The part recommended by MartynG was an exact match and just about stretched over the filler cap so there was no need to dismantle half the boat after all.

Here's the link to the part (https://www.seabridge-marine.com/O_Ring_for_deck_fills/p2023673_10923690.aspx) and I would suggest that it's a good spare to have on board for the sake of £1.80 (water in your fuel is enough to spoil anyone's day). You could even splash out and buy two spares!

Stelican, the ones that you kindly sent me weren't quite right (they were close) so let me know if you want them back.

 

[stelican]

Well, I can report a successful conclusion to "project 'O' ring'" . The part recommended by MartynG was an exact match and just about stretched over the filler cap so there was no need to dismantle half the boat after all.

Here's the link to the part (https://www.seabridge-marine.com/O_Ring_for_deck_fills/p2023673_10923690.aspx) and I would suggest that it's a good spare to have on board for the sake of £1.80 (water in your fuel is enough to spoil anyone's day). You could even splash out and buy two spares!

Stelican, the ones that you kindly sent me weren't quite right (they were close) so let me know if you want them back.

Thats ok keep them for when you get a bigger boat! Enjoy your break

 

[Mike k]

Glad its sorted, be worth having a set of these in stock anyway for other eventualities https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/419-PCS-...129840&hash=item41b6f2324d:g:1GYAAOSwB09YGiiV

 

[Scubadoo]

Glad its sorted, be worth having a set of these in stock anyway for other eventualities https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/419-PCS-...129840&hash=item41b6f2324d:g:1GYAAOSwB09YGiiV

They also do the same box that are Oil resistant and got mine from Aldi, the orings were a perfect fit for that fuel & water caps, for less than a tenner with loads of spares