I have one that turns freely and has the nylon cone.
The OP can have it for the cost of USPS Priority Mail.
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If the OP doesn't want it, I'll post it in Classified for a little more $$
Unfortunately, my plastic cone inside broke again. I will use Fuel Lube going forward. However, anybody ever find a source for just the plastic cone? Otherwise, i will reorder the whole thing again just to use the plastic piece.
Yeah, i tried to track down the manufacturer and didnt get very far myself. Instead of ordering the $50 part from Vans, like i did last time and guaranteed to work, i decided to try shopping around for alternatives. I ordered these 2 and will update when i get them to see if they work at all.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XAFKB2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MTB7QA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
Yes, definitely a very thin coating of fuel lube.
Cool, i will look into shortening the spring. Good idea. I dont think have a perfect seal around the plastic cone is a necessity per se. There are orings everywhere to keep the fuel contained even if the plastic cone isnt sealed tight. In fact, id argue its way better for the plastic cone to be loose than tight, otherwise, it is too easy to break.