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03-03-2013, 09:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Fuel tank cap/lever/tab pins
I just broke my 3rd fuel tank cap pin in 8 years. Maybe 3 in 8 years doesn't sound so bad but it always seems to happen at the worst possible time. I'm thinking about drilling it out for a little heavier-duty pin. Has anyone come up with a soluton to this.
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03-03-2013, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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I replaced mine with spring steel as a preventative measure. Same size, much stronger.
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03-03-2013, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Buy some cheap drill bits. Push em in, cut them off
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03-04-2013, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Dardanup. Western Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kahuna
Buy some cheap drill bits. Push em in, cut them off
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03-04-2013, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cary, N.C.
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My original fuel cap had a roll pin that broke. I ordered some replacement pins from Van's, and the replacement pins were solid steel. I also took this opportunity to replace the small o-ring and give it a coating of fuel lube. Works great.
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02-14-2015, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Jose, CA
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Broken Fuel Cap Tab
During my preflight this morning, I had this happen:
Fortunately, my hangar mate has a pair of RV7 wings stored in the hangar. I have to say, it was a bit difficult mounting those wings to my 9 but that solved the problem! RIM SHOT!
But seriously folks, I borrowed a cap from his wings which saved the day.
Has anybody ever had this happen to them? Any tips regarding prevention?
Short of spending bucks for an upgraded cap from Vans, which involves bonding, I would think the best bet would be to order the same type of cap plus a spare. Thoughts?
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San Jose, CA
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02-14-2015, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Madison, WI
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I just ordered the fancy caps from vans and have unused original ones. Make me an offer?
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02-14-2015, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Happened once to me. You can fix it with a new roll pin. I try to keep the o-ring lubed, and not set too tight, and the whole thing operates a bit smoother. I carry an extra fuel cap just in case.
Paul
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02-14-2015, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gfb
I just ordered the fancy caps from vans and have unused original ones. Make me an offer? |
Check your PM.
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02-15-2015, 04:34 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cary, N.C.
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I also had this happen to me. Ordered extra roll pins from Vans, but in the mean time I cut down a properly sized drill bit shank and use that. Sorry, I do not remember the size of the drill bit.
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