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turnecm
02-12-2012, 03:15 PM
i bought a used peterson oil tank with a built in screen on the side. the square plate that holds it in leaks when the motor is running. is there a gasket for this, or will it hurt to put silicone on it? it looks like a machined fit and it would be hard to clean the silicone off every time i check the screen.
perfconn
02-12-2012, 04:01 PM
The screen itself has a rubber o-ring built in it.If it is leaking,you need a new screen.Be sure to use a 110 screen.
zerolm
02-12-2012, 05:28 PM
Hey Perf, Why do you say be sure to use the 110?
perfconn
02-12-2012, 06:25 PM
They make the screens in several different numbers.Anything other than the 110 is too course and will not filter good.The 110 is fine mesh but still allows good flow.
I had a peterson tank, I'm thinking taht my oring and screen was 2 peace. I no for sure that the tank where it split in the middle used an oring. I bought the oring by the foot and cut it to lenght and supper glued it together. I alway had it on hand.
perfconn
02-13-2012, 08:30 AM
If you will go to ebay and type in oberg screen you will see what the screen looks like.
turnecm
02-18-2012, 09:32 AM
thanks for the help. i ordered a new screen and i will try it this weekemd.
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