Scepter MFC Gas(Viton) or Diesel(Rubber) seals?

VanGo · 07-07-09, 11:50 AM

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.

cruiseroutfit · 07-08-09, 12:45 AM

Glad I could be of service. Your parts shipped today

Wish I had more spare parts, my supply is tapped.

VanGo · 07-08-09, 05:12 AM

Kurt,

Thanks again! MUD has such great vendors! I appreciate your support for the site, and the work you have done to make such a hard to source item(s) available. I think my original ad did not give you credit for Cruiser Outfitters, and may have sounded like you are linked to expedition portal, sorry if this is the case.

Van