Thx for all your responses. I worried about a compatibility issue in the threading. Yes, I unfortunately over-tightened the cap. Pete W.
Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2022, at 1:18 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > I replaced my fill with a "plastic" one, after I lost the old cap overboard. > As mentioned earlier, threads on replacement caps are different from the > threads on the C&C boats. The plastic one has a lever that lifts up to help > turn the top. If you're messing up the winch handle access, you're probably > tightening the top too much. Finger tight is enough. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > >> On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:02 AM Jeff Nelson via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I see rigrite.com also sells just the tops. >> >> On 2022-09-07 18:29, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote: >> > I replaced my OEM fuel deck fill with new one last year. >> > I found a stainless model that was winch handle operated, and not too >> > pricey, but it was not a direct replacment. You may do better, taking the >> > cap to a metal fabricator and getting it retooled. >> > >> > The one I bought was actually smaller in diameter than the OEM aluminum >> > one. I had to fill the hole in the fiberglass deck and drill to the right >> > size, before installing the new fill unit. I was reparing areas of the >> > deck, so I had the material and tools to do it, plus I was painting the >> > deck, so it became a small part of much larger project and turned out >> > pretty nice. >> > >> > Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C&C 34R Annapolis >> > >> > >> >> On 09/07/2022 3:52 PM Peter W. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> My fuel cap requires a winch handle to open it, however, the “star” >> >> shaped inset is badly worn, making it difficult to unscrew. It is OEM >> >> and 30+ years old (Perko brand), but I can’t find a suitable replacement. >> >> >> >> Anyone found one? Or, has anyone been able to refurbish theirs? >> >> >> >> Pete W. >> >> Siren Song >> >> C&C 30-2 >> >> Irvington, Va. >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Jeff Nelson >> Muir Caileag >> C&C 30 - 549 >> Armdale Y.C.
