<VV> Oil filler cap

[J R Read]

You DID hear the one about the lady who went into the parts store looking 
for a 710, right?
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chuck mckinley" <cmckinley313 at verizon.net>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 1:21 PM
Subject: <VV> Oil filler cap


> When I got my '63 Monza, the oil filler neck was capped (plugged,
> actually) with a wadded up hunk of aluminum foil, if I recall correctly.
> I couldn't find a compatible cap at any of the flaps, and I see Clark's
> is currently listing only some units "with oxidation" - the price is
> right, but they sound a bit nasty. Is there anywhere a "universal" oil
> filler cap that will seal well on the Vair? I'm currently using a
> generic gas cap that sorta fits, but it doesn't seat firmly, and I think
> I'm getting some oil spray leaking around it. I haven't checked the
> flaps lately - wanted to inquire with you folks first for ideas. Any
> suggestions will be welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> Chuck
>