Disassembly of tank filler top for chroming

I'm going to have some parts chromed and I know the platers want the parts unassembled. Can this be done non distructively and if not, can the rubber seal be reattached?

powerdoc said:

I'm going to have some parts chromed and I know the platers want the parts unassembled. Can this be done non distructively and if not, can the rubber seal be reattached?

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Although you intend to dismantle the cap (for chrome plating) it isn't necessary to do that to remove/change the cap seal.

My problem is that the gasket support is riveted on not screwed on. Has that stud been successfully tapped for a screw? Members talked about it but no pix to prove it. Don't wan to ruin a $150 piece.

powerdoc said:

My problem is that the gasket support is riveted on not screwed on.

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You will need to remove the rivet "head" (see the link I included above)

No problem with that, but has anyone successfully put a screw in where the rivet was?

Don't know about platers in your area, but around here it's cheaper to buy a new cap.

Yes, if you check the thread Les pointed to, I removed mine and tapped a 6/32 or 8/32 into it and used a machine screw. Not a problem, but best if you have a bottom tap.

The only thing I didn't like when I got mine chromed was the holes for the roll pin got plated and also the sides where the latch goes got plated too thick. Not a big deal to ream out for the roll pin, but I had to remove some of the chrome to get the latch back in. It looks fine to me though, I think it may have cost me $25 for the plating with some other stuff.

Dave
69S

FYI, you DISMANTLE an English bike, then RE-ASSMBLE it. You might dis-assemble a Harley, but maybe dynamite would be more appropriate!