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Old 03-27-2020, 02:30 PM
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Default Roll pin for gas cap?

I've got an old RV gas cap where the roll pin has broken and gone astray. (This is the hinge pin, effectively, for the tab in the center of the gas cap).

Anybody have a part number and source for same?

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Old 03-27-2020, 02:51 PM
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I used the shank of a drill bit.

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Old 03-27-2020, 02:59 PM
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You can get the roll pins from Van's, but you can use a 1/16" X 3/4" drill bit shank instead.

Search "Fuel Cap" in the link below, and the roll pin will be listed:

https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...5342673-82-231
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Old 03-27-2020, 03:22 PM
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Ace hardware has all sorts of roll pins in their hardware aisle. Might be worth a look.
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Old 03-27-2020, 03:26 PM
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Drill bit shank is a bit stronger, and may not break. I replaced both of mine before they broke. I don?t remember the number drill bit I used, but it must have been near 1/16?.
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Old 03-27-2020, 05:10 PM
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Drill bit shank is a bit stronger, and may not break. I replaced both of mine before they broke. I don?t remember the number drill bit I used, but it must have been near 1/16?.
1/16" is the correct size.
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Old 03-27-2020, 05:27 PM
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1/16" stainless welding rod. Cut a couple of extras and put them in your flight kit.
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Old 03-27-2020, 08:06 PM
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I went to my nail can. Found the correct diameter and cut to length. The nail has lasted longer than the original pin.
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Old 03-28-2020, 06:44 AM
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Use Krytox lube and you may never break another pin.

I have 14 months of time on the original application and it still works like butter in all temps. No resistance, no leak, and no need to press the pin in when opening as it does not stick.
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Old 03-28-2020, 10:12 AM
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Use Krytox lube and you may never break another pin.

I have 14 months of time on the original application and it still works like butter in all temps. No resistance, no leak, and no need to press the pin in when opening as it does not stick.
+1. Expensive stuff but works great! Little is required so it lasts. Works great for TW swivel and pins as well. Gas caps are still smooth and free after about 400 fillups in the last 32 months.
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