fuel tank tap cork

speedcase · Post by **speedcase** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:52 pm

Hello Seagullies

I have to replace the cork on the fuel tap, it's leaking a bit when closed down, please any info where to buy is welcome.

I live in Holland.

Cheers Kees

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:54 am

Make your own.
I used a cork out of a wine bottle, drilled a hole through it and put the spindle that held the old cork into the hole, cut it to the right length and used the file on my leathermans tool to shape the cork, it is very easy, might take a couple of goes.

40TPI · Post by **40TPI** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:19 pm

For a new cork contact John, the host of this forum, at SOS. His number is at the top of the page or email him at john@saving-old-seagulls.co.uk. If you are unsure about how to change one check out the FAQ on the main SOS website:
http://www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/faq.htm

Then again there is a good possibility that you might not actually need a new cork. The old trick of taking out the brass plunger and boiling it in some water for five to ten minutes to rehydrate the cork is always worth a try before rushing off for a new cork. This technique is also written up on the main site FAQ link above.

Another approach is to use several rubber "O" rings as per :
http://www.idpp.org/idpp_eng/seagull_en ... #fuelvalve

Peter

speedcase · Post by **speedcase** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:24 pm

Thanks, for the answers guys.

Kees

bruce nickerson · Post by **bruce nickerson** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:35 am

I have a plastic tap that leaks- any suggestions?

CatiGull · Post by **CatiGull** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:44 pm

I replaced my plastic one with a nice brass one from John.