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Flippy Cap Question

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Nov 21, 2019.

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  1. Canadian border VT

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    If hubby doesn’t like I think definitive dave sells screw on replacements
     
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    Thank you, I just pm'd him :)
     
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    OK you FC deniers. :hair:The problem is with the FC rubber gaskets ( and other rubber engine gaskets BTW ).
    The ethanol in our wonderful correct gas mix deteriorates the gaskets. This according to 2 of our Stihl/Husky dealers in the area.
    I've replaced 2 in some years under free recalls.
    It is recommended to use ethanol free fuel for small engines.
     
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    That sounds logical but I always have the most problems with the oil cap. I think partially because I accidentally overfill at times. I wouldn’t mind going back to the old style caps myself.
     
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    Yes that is the times when I have a problem. I don't know why we/I think we need that "just a bit more". :headbang: :wacky: :hair:
     
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    And of course no one has ever mixed up filling oil into the fuel tank....of course. :emb:
    Why don't oil people make oil a light color ( "colour" for Canuks ) then we'd be able to see how full .:yes:
     
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    A fluorescent additive...why not. Better bar-oil filling through modern chemistry!:thumbs:
     
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    I probably over fill my oil 7 out of 10 times :headbang:
     
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    Well, you don't have to...
     
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    X2...Ive had the screw in caps be super tight after saw cooled down, had to use pliers to open them.
     
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    I over fill my oil or gas tank a good bit. It actually washes any trash out of the threads when you push the cap on. Just do it slow...
     
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    Does he have screw in caps to replace the flip top ones?
     
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    I did not hear back from him, so ended up buying OEM flippys, they came in last week. He mentioned that was the original one from the late 1990's, WWW said he is fine with them lasting like 20 years.
     
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    I think I saw on another forum Dave has been in England the last several weeks.
     
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    You can buy from DDave on epay. DSSJMS is his seller name.
     
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    Endless supply Buzz.:coldone:

    Even some red liquid for us colour blind Canadians.:cheers:

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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Pffffft! He got ready to cut today. It was the chainbar oil cap that broke. I bought him gas caps :picard:
     
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    They won't interchange?
     
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