Stainless Steel Gas Cap??
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Stainless Steel Gas Cap??
impulse
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Originally posted by blazedbowtie82
Yea, I'll let you know if he can get one. And your local HD dealership should be able to get a hold of one.
Have you thought about running something other than a smooth cap?Would you be opposed to a cap like this?I made mine. It's about a 1 1/4" diameter cap, with a knerled edge. The cap is aluminum, and a I made the bung out of mild steel. The threads are just big enough to get a gas pump into. I think its cool. If I could find soem stainless I could probably make another one. It seals with an O-ring, and has a discrete vent. I have not machined stainless before though, I don't know how smoothly it cuts.
Also, Summit Racing has slightly large caps that are similar that are meant to be welded into custom overflow tanks or something like that. They might have them in stainless, but I am not sure. You would have to make it vented.
Very Nice... your stuff really impresses me!
I wouldn't be opposed to that as long as the bung is stainless and can be welded to the cell.
Yea, I'll let you know if he can get one. And your local HD dealership should be able to get a hold of one.
Have you thought about running something other than a smooth cap?Would you be opposed to a cap like this?I made mine. It's about a 1 1/4" diameter cap, with a knerled edge. The cap is aluminum, and a I made the bung out of mild steel. The threads are just big enough to get a gas pump into. I think its cool. If I could find soem stainless I could probably make another one. It seals with an O-ring, and has a discrete vent. I have not machined stainless before though, I don't know how smoothly it cuts.
Also, Summit Racing has slightly large caps that are similar that are meant to be welded into custom overflow tanks or something like that. They might have them in stainless, but I am not sure. You would have to make it vented.
Very Nice... your stuff really impresses me!
I wouldn't be opposed to that as long as the bung is stainless and can be welded to the cell.
nvrlowenuf
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how hard would it be to make a stainless bung and cap?
TwistedMinis
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If my buddy at the HD dealership doesnt come through I might have to find some 1.5" solid stainless. I'll let you know what happens.
Chris, its not that hard to make a cap and bung, assuming you have the necessary tools. I did everyting on a lathe, and had a friend with a mill knerl the edge. If you have a nice lathe, you can set it to cut matching thread pitches. The hardest part was making the hidden vent.
Chris, its not that hard to make a cap and bung, assuming you have the necessary tools. I did everyting on a lathe, and had a friend with a mill knerl the edge. If you have a nice lathe, you can set it to cut matching thread pitches. The hardest part was making the hidden vent.
nvrlowenuf
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Edited: 5/2/2006 11:59:37 PM by droppedforlife
Seth- Not sure who you use for a stainless steel supplier but here is one I highly recomend www.ryersontull.com
Seth- Not sure who you use for a stainless steel supplier but here is one I highly recomend www.ryersontull.com
impulse
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Originally posted by blazedbowtie82
If my buddy at the HD dealership doesnt come through I might have to find some 1.5" solid stainless. I'll let you know what happens.Chris, its not that hard to make a cap and bung, assuming you have the necessary tools. I did everyting on a lathe, and had a friend with a mill knerl the edge. If you have a nice lathe, you can set it to cut matching thread pitches. The hardest part was making the hidden vent.
Sweet! Just let me know!
If my buddy at the HD dealership doesnt come through I might have to find some 1.5" solid stainless. I'll let you know what happens.Chris, its not that hard to make a cap and bung, assuming you have the necessary tools. I did everyting on a lathe, and had a friend with a mill knerl the edge. If you have a nice lathe, you can set it to cut matching thread pitches. The hardest part was making the hidden vent.
Sweet! Just let me know!
TwistedMinis
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Chris, thanks for the link, but I'd like to get it locally if I have to. My friend works at the steel yard where I get all my metal, so I'm sure I could have him snag a piece.
LittleShopLackey
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Edited: 5/3/2006 10:41:12 AM by LittleShopLackey
http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/vts/PROD/25177So does this seem like an ''okay'' cap? $99 bucks... but we need one pretty soon, so I think i'm gonna go ahead with this one.
http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/vts/PROD/25177So does this seem like an ''okay'' cap? $99 bucks... but we need one pretty soon, so I think i'm gonna go ahead with this one.
LittleShopLackey
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well pic must be protected... anyway check the link.
TwistedMinis
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Mike, it says it is a Custom Chrome cap. I don't see any pictures by it, but this is the same cap but with a steel bung/aluminum cap.They're not that bad.
LittleShopLackey
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it says Stainless Steel is $99.00... And for like $119.00 you get Stainless with Chrome cap.