New Gas Can Gaskets?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Technical Discussion' started by mike, Nov 16, 2010.

  1. mike

    mike Guest

    I have several metal gas cans. Have the reversible
    spout/lid.
    Over the decades, all the cork gaskets have shrunken
    to the point they don't seal or disintegrated completely.
    Not finding any replacements, I bought some cork gasket
    material and cut some new ones. They fell apart in
    a month.

    Anything I can use to cut new gaskets?
    Needs to be something that costs less than new gas cans
    and that I can buy without a $50 minimum order.

    Google gets a zillion hits, but no conclusions.
    Several of the gas resistant materials are NOT
    alcohol resistant. And it's almost impossible to
    buy gasoline that doesn't contain alcohol.
    No, I'm not driving out to the airport.

    Suggestions?
    Thanks, mike
     
    mike, Nov 16, 2010
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  2. Nor am I.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Nov 16, 2010
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  3. mike

    M.Badger Guest

    Neoprene rectangular cross section 'O' rings?. Butyl rectangular cross
    section?. I use a K&P oil filter which is sealed with a Butyl quad ring. Try
    your local bearing/seal supplier. They can be a mine(field) of useful info.
     
    M.Badger, Nov 17, 2010
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