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05-19-2024, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
I picked up an old gas cap. It was advertised as an Eaton.
There are no Eaton markings on the inside. Did Eaton make them without adding their markings? |
05-19-2024, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
Rusted away. Looks like they would have to pay royalties if it isn't.
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05-19-2024, 11:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
The direct answer, which is helpful in future searches of the forum:
The picture shows an original Eaton gas cap. This is because of the vent holes and a side profile would show a height of about 1/2”. |
05-20-2024, 06:41 AM | #4 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
Dissolve the rust (Evaporust) and you may be able to see some traces of the printing with a magnifying glass. This view looks like an Eaton cap. A side view would help.
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05-20-2024, 10:56 AM | #5 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
My cap is rustier than this one
Is it better to use Evaporust and clean it up? Or buy a new reproduction cap? |
05-20-2024, 11:50 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
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Evaporust, followed by some pickin' to make sure the vent holes are open, would be my suggestion. BTW, Evaporust says that you can immerse for minutes to hours, I have not found that effective, I go overnight on almost all things.
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05-20-2024, 12:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
I have soaked it in Evaporust. It removed all the rust but there is no trace of any markings.
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05-20-2024, 01:46 PM | #8 |
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Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?
Can these caps be disassembled to work out dents in the top and then re-assembled?
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