Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!
Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.
Also, not real sure that the Ferco is PVC. I pulled the cover and inspected it the other night. It looks and feels like solid rubber even now after having it installed for several years now. I know some of the box store stuff may be different though. Silicone is not supposed to be used on...
Ok-just looked like the same thing.
I can report after having the one I used on a trailer mounted genset for several years now that there is no issues with it. I've taken it all over to job sites for portable power and no leaks or breakdown in material. It is a cheap fix that needs no...
Not real sure. It doesn't really get wet with diesel. It is more of a dust and dirt gasket. The filler neck fits down inside the tank so the metal on the filler neck shoots the fuel past where this rubber goes. It is certainly better than nothing, which is how I got one unit in recently.
I didn't use the metal band part, but the rubber on this works perfectly to connect the fuel filler neck to the tank. I've had three units that the rubber was crumbling on lately and this makes a perfect replacement in stock locally.
Just thought I'd let the group know about a fix I found today for the fuel fill rubber that seems to be rotted on some of these. A fernco fitting, 4" cast iron to 4" copper, works perfect to replace these. Probably won't find this one in the box stores, but it can be picked up at any plumbing...