Oil tank leaking

[turnecm]

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]

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]

Hey Perf, Why do you say be sure to use the 110?

[perfconn]

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]

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]

If you will go to ebay and type in oberg screen you will see what the screen looks like.

[turnecm]

thanks for the help. i ordered a new screen and i will try it this weekemd.