Fuel Filler Cap Restoration

rockitdoc · Mar 1, 2016

My fuel filler cap works fine, but needs new chrome and a new gasket. Can it be restored? If so, how does one get the spring/gasket thingy out and back in?

A new one can be had for $140, but I'd rather restore my old one if possible.

L.A.B. · Mar 1, 2016

repairing-ceandess-flip-top-t5263.html

http://thebonnevilleshop.com/norton-bsa ... 1-68-8191/

kommando · Mar 1, 2016

Chromers will not want to know as the metal its made from must be old Amals melted down, even if they do try they could over polish and the holes for the pin disappear (don't ask me how I know but I have a chrome paperweight

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L.A.B. · Mar 1, 2016

rockitdoc said:
A new one can be had for $140,

Is it gold plated?

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/flip-up- ... s_3021.htm

FLIP UP COMMANDO PETROL CAP, GENUINE CEANDESS
$56.09 excl. VAT

(No VAT to pay outside the EU)

Danno · Mar 1, 2016

rockitdoc said:
My fuel filler cap works fine, but needs new chrome and a new gasket. Can it be restored? If so, how does one get the spring/gasket thingy out and back in?

A new one can be had for $140, but I'd rather restore my old one if possible.

Here's one for half that:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Norton-Commando ... VJ&vxp=mtr

DogT · Mar 1, 2016

I had one re-chromed, but the pin didn't fit any more, I had to ream it out and the plating also had to be removed around the hinge to make it fit right. It turned out OK, but not pristine. If I did it again I'd look for either a good used one or find a new replacement. Seems I've seen some for not gold plating prices, but that was years ago too.

rockitdoc · Mar 2, 2016

Danno said:
rockitdoc said:

My fuel filler cap works fine, but needs new chrome and a new gasket. Can it be restored? If so, how does one get the spring/gasket thingy out and back in?

A new one can be had for $140, but I'd rather restore my old one if possible.

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Here's one for half that:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Norton-Commando ... VJ&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the tip. I bought it. Anybody want a disassembled original in decent condition with new gasket for $20?

Craig · Mar 2, 2016

I'm saving all the take off parts .... almost enough now for another bike ... just going to have to find a frame ...
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