Seagull 40 fuel tank drain plug washer info

[seagull Hebs]

Hi all,
Trying to identify a suitable compressible washer for Seagull forty featherweight fuel tank drain plug. Any help such as type ,material,internal dia( I think the plug thread dia is 0.375) would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nairn

 

[AntarcticPilot]

Saving Old Seagulls is your friend.

 

[seagull Hebs]

Saving Old Seagulls is your friend.

Thanks for your response. Yes emailed John at SOS yesterday but received a an autoreply that they are in self isolation during the COVID-19 crisis and I am unsure when I will get a response.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

There's FAQs on fuel washers, and I think they're on the parts for sale pages.

 

[Poignard]

I have a box of assorted fibre and copper washers in my garage.If you do find the size, and I have one, I could post it to you.

 

[VicS]

Hi all,
Trying to identify a suitable compressible washer for Seagull forty featherweight fuel tank drain plug. Any help such as type ,material,internal dia( I think the plug thread dia is 0.375) would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nairn

My Seagull Featherweight does not have a fuel tank drain plug

but the washer on the fuel tap is ³/₈" ID. I guess therefore it's the same . Looks like a compressible copper washer

 

[seagull Hebs]

There's FAQs on fuel washers, and I think they're on the parts for sale pages.

Thanks great I will have a look

 

[seagull Hebs]

I have a box of assorted fibre and copper washers in my garage.If you do find the size, and I have one, I could post it to you.

Thanks if I can find the info I will get back to you

 

[seagull Hebs]

My Seagull Featherweight does not have a fuel tank drain plug

but the washer on the fuel tap is ³/₈" ID. I guess therefore it's the same . Looks like a compressible copper washer

Thanks for the info. Good to have the help and knowledge base of the forum members.

 

[VicS]

Thanks for the info. Good to have the help and knowledge base of the forum members.

I notice that Sheridan Marine supply a fibre washer with new fuel taps. British Seagull Outboard Fuel Tap - Sheridan Marine

If we ever get over this coronavirus thing and if the shops ever reopen you may be able to find a suitable fibre washer relatively easily

 

[rotrax]

For security and fewer fuel leaks when Ethanol in fuel became the norm I put into stock and used Dowty washers in the sizes used on British motorcycle fuel taps. Our leakage problems disappeared. They are composite copper/synthetic rubber sealing washers.

Far superior, try ebay and get what you need from there.

 

[seagull Hebs]

Hi all who ventured forth with your suggestions. I tried an old fibre washer I found in my bits and pieces but still weeping probably too old. So I have looked/investigated all suggestions and I have ordered a pack of 5 Dowty 3/8"ID washers. I will post the result.

Thanks to all of you who reponded

Nairn Galbraith