Gang This is the technique that I use to keep fuel in the tanks AND be able to remove the cap without superhuman force....
On every second or third preflight, when I pull out the dipstick to check the oil, I allow a couple of drops of oil to drip onto the rubber gasket under my fuel caps. I spread it evenly around the gasket with my finger. I put the gas caps back on. This seems to keep the rubber well lubricated so it is not difficult to remove the gas caps for a few more weeks. I am not sure about this but perhaps it helps preserve the rubber gasket, as well. Glen ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] filler cap gaskets [was: Re: Tank cleaning] Linda, I've needed one of those gadgets more than once, but never knew it existed. Maybe I should make one and put it in the plane. It's no fun when you can't get the gas caps off! I spray mine with silicone spray once in a while, and that makes them easy to take off, but the avgas washes the silicone away in pretty short order. Maybe the best cure would be to put a dab of "Fuel Lube" between the gasket and the cap. That would probably stay there and would solve the problem. If you are not familiar with Fuel Lube, it's a type of grease that they use on fuel selector valves and things like that. Your A&P probably has some and would probably be willing to loan you a dab of it. A little bit of that stuff goes a long way. I'm going to look into getting a set of cap gaskets made from that Real Gasket material. That stuff is very pliable, and I think it would form a better seal between the cap and the tank, and maybe eliminate the fuel spraying out of the tank when I climb out with the wing tanks full. Best Regards, Wayne DelRossi Alon N5618F Hours logged since restoration: 334.6 "Nobody has ever scientifically proven that life is supposed to be serious." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com
