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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.

jr18
02-13-2012, 05:19 AM
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.