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Old 07-07-09, 11:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Scepter MFC Gas(Viton) or Diesel(Rubber) seals?

Just so you do not experience the same issue(s) that I have with your scepter cans, take the time and confirm what you have under the lid. This my experience, I bought 4- OD diesel scepter cans a few months back after confirming the use for gas was not an issue. Just recently, I had the time to clean them, filling each of them with gas and stabil and stored them outside the garage in a safe area. In my travels, back and forth from the house to the garage, I noticed swelling (no big deal, common atomspheric result, heat/cool, etc....) Then I decided to try my set-up with the MFC can and a super siphon. I had a bear of a time trying to remove the lid from the can, upon applying additional (excessive) force, I could remove the lid and the seal promptly fell out on to the driveway. I inspected the lid and found that the flange which captures the seal and ensures alignment was torn. After googling the problem I discovered my intial oversight from this warning below.

This is a cross post link from expedition portal on scepter MFC fuel cans:

Scepter "Military" Fuel Can Gasket Alert! - Expedition Portal Forum

Fortunately, Kurt at expedition portal was able to deliver new viton seals, flanges and red straps, but these parts are becoming near impossible to source.

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