frozen air valve on gas cap

[wwleslie]

The air valve on the gas cap of my 1990 3 hp Evinrude won't turn except with pliers. I tried soaking it in WD-40, but that didn't help. Any ideas?

 

[F_R]

Re: frozen air valve on gas cap

Plastic cap, right? Save yourself a lot of grief by simply getting a new cap.

 

[wwleslie]

Re: frozen air valve on gas cap

Yes, plastic cap. I haven't found anyplace that carries a cap for a 1990 Evinrude (E3BRESR). I'm thinking of trying a salvage yard.

 

[cajuncook1]

Re: frozen air valve on gas cap

Hey wwlesile,

Try posting an ad at this website(its free) AOMCI (Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc). Go under the section call webervise. Post your request.

http://www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB ... Webvertize

Here is a list of savage yards around the US that you can contact by email.
www.sea-way.com
www.outboard-parts.com
www.laingsoutboards.com
www.tcoutboard.com
www.fairwindsmarina.com
www.salvagemarine.com
www.marinepartsoutlet.com
www.outboardexchange.com
www.Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
www.budgetboats.net
www.americanoutboard.com
www.piratemarinesalvage.com
www.trixieslanding.com
www.mmmarinesalvage.com

Good luck,

cajuncook1

 

[wwleslie]

Re: frozen air valve on gas cap

Found a new cap at Sea-way . . . thanks for the help!