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07-07-09, 11:50 AM
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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.
__________________ Van KB3RWR 1997 FZJ80, 40th, Locked, Slee'd, 285/75/16 BFG AT, 15# Powertank, 100K HG'd, OME 2.5", TaskLEDs, ARB'd, Warn M8000, Master Pull XD, Slee Sliders, Slee Skid Plate, IPF 900XSD, Safari Snorkel, LT MAF, Kenwood DNX5140, Yaesu FT-7900.... "We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go. Justice is in one scale, and self-preservation in the other." -Thomas Jefferson 2008 Sienna  2006 Trek Fuel EX 7 1989 Trek 1100 1967 M416 | 
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07-08-09, 12:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Utah
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| Glad I could be of service. Your parts shipped today 
Wish I had more spare parts, my supply is tapped. | 
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07-08-09, 05:12 AM
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| 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
__________________ Van KB3RWR 1997 FZJ80, 40th, Locked, Slee'd, 285/75/16 BFG AT, 15# Powertank, 100K HG'd, OME 2.5", TaskLEDs, ARB'd, Warn M8000, Master Pull XD, Slee Sliders, Slee Skid Plate, IPF 900XSD, Safari Snorkel, LT MAF, Kenwood DNX5140, Yaesu FT-7900.... "We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go. Justice is in one scale, and self-preservation in the other." -Thomas Jefferson 2008 Sienna 2006 Trek Fuel EX 7 1989 Trek 1100 1967 M416 | |
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07-15-09, 10:34 AM
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| Kurt,
Received my order yesterday! Thanks again.
Van
__________________ Van KB3RWR 1997 FZJ80, 40th, Locked, Slee'd, 285/75/16 BFG AT, 15# Powertank, 100K HG'd, OME 2.5", TaskLEDs, ARB'd, Warn M8000, Master Pull XD, Slee Sliders, Slee Skid Plate, IPF 900XSD, Safari Snorkel, LT MAF, Kenwood DNX5140, Yaesu FT-7900.... "We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go. Justice is in one scale, and self-preservation in the other." -Thomas Jefferson 2008 Sienna 2006 Trek Fuel EX 7 1989 Trek 1100 1967 M416 | |
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07-21-09, 06:17 AM
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| DS Tactical has 3/4" spouts in stock. I just received my order last night. Here is a link: https://dstactical.com/product_info....ef89492cc6bced
__________________ Van KB3RWR 1997 FZJ80, 40th, Locked, Slee'd, 285/75/16 BFG AT, 15# Powertank, 100K HG'd, OME 2.5", TaskLEDs, ARB'd, Warn M8000, Master Pull XD, Slee Sliders, Slee Skid Plate, IPF 900XSD, Safari Snorkel, LT MAF, Kenwood DNX5140, Yaesu FT-7900.... "We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go. Justice is in one scale, and self-preservation in the other." -Thomas Jefferson 2008 Sienna 2006 Trek Fuel EX 7 1989 Trek 1100 1967 M416 | |
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07-26-09, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol,Pa
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| Anyone have a source for the Viton seals (Kurts out) and replacement caps?
I have a damaged cap and am not spending $54 on ebay for cap only. | |
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