Husky 36 fuel cap

[mikerecike]

is very stiff to turn in the thread - is that a common problem? - should it need lubrication? - won't seal fuel tight without mole grips - not really sure how fat the o ring should be? also the holder (v shape prongs to keep it in the tank) is mising - would that affect the seal? feels like i should sand the threads on the cap to reduce them?

 

thanks folks

[Ray1]

My Jonsered fuel cap was like this, got worse with time and came to the point where it wouldn't come undone without mole grips, got a new one and it solved the problem but its started to go the same way again.

[GardenKit]

Common problem I am afraid. As Ray says, new cap.

 

I guess the plastic reforms under pressure, slightly altering the pitch.

[mikerecike]

Thanks all - just surprised at such a defect - would have thought they'd have sorted that.Ta.