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Aug 13, 2023 06:18:33   #
sourdough58 Loc: Maine
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for a lawnmower? It ain't easy. A squirrel must have stolen the gas cap off my Craftsman mower over the winter, and no one locally has a replacement. Craftsman lists the part, but it's not available. Amazon has about dozen different gas caps for mowers. Really?! Is it necessary to have so many different designs for a gas cap? I'll keep looking, and then I'll make something. Maybe I'll have to buy a new mower.

If Apple starts making lawnmowers, I bet they won't sell parts - just new mowers. "Well, you know, for the cost of the part, plus certified installation, you'd be better off buying a new Apple iMower." 🤣
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for ... (show quote)

Good Morning Jerry, I just bought a cable for my old old crasfman mower at this site be well. when I was looking for the part (cable) it said that it was not a exact replacement but that it would work, it was a bit short but it did work fine.
,https://www.ereplacementparts.com/lawn-equipment-parts.html?source=gaws&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsd_bVnxSwYHtSeynAPc27c1ULhjCnpidkMkaX6hSsFP2MJmEMCm1EexoCDMEQAvD_BwE

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Aug 13, 2023 06:25:45   #
BebuLamar
 
Do they still sell Craftsman brand lawnmower? I know that Stanley Black & Deckers owns the brand but I think they only sell tools.

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Aug 13, 2023 06:51:24   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Maybe a small engine repair shop or scrap yard if you have one in your travels.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:02:05   #
Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for a lawnmower?


DUCT TAPE WILL FIX MOST ANY THING.

If you don’t like that solution, you could try a very long scissor. Better yet just buy a lawnmower with an electric cord. When it stops working but a longer extension cord!! LOL!!!
I tried to replace the spark plug on my lawnmower, I ended up replacing the damn thing. Maybe I’ll take it out of the cardboard box one day.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:05:55   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
markngolf wrote:
It may be easier chasing and finding the squirrel!
Mark


I tried! I even posted little signs on the trees asking if any squirrel had the gas cap, and he didn't it want anymore.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:06:40   #
sourdough58 Loc: Maine
 
Yes I agree, Duct tape can fix or replace many things, BUT it is a poor substitute for toilet paper.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:20:35   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for a lawnmower? It ain't easy. A squirrel must have stolen the gas cap off my Craftsman mower over the winter, and no one locally has a replacement. Craftsman lists the part, but it's not available. Amazon has about dozen different gas caps for mowers. Really?! Is it necessary to have so many different designs for a gas cap? I'll keep looking, and then I'll make something. Maybe I'll have to buy a new mower.

If Apple starts making lawnmowers, I bet they won't sell parts - just new mowers. "Well, you know, for the cost of the part, plus certified installation, you'd be better off buying a new Apple iMower." 🤣
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A piece of 4 mil plastic a rubber band.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:25:30   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
sourdough58 wrote:
Yes I agree, Duct tape can fix or replace many things, BUT it is a poor substitute for toilet paper.


I think the gas fumes would dissolve the toilet paper.

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Aug 13, 2023 07:27:18   #
sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for a lawnmower? It ain't easy. A squirrel must have stolen the gas cap off my Craftsman mower over the winter, and no one locally has a replacement. Craftsman lists the part, but it's not available. Amazon has about dozen different gas caps for mowers. Really?! Is it necessary to have so many different designs for a gas cap? I'll keep looking, and then I'll make something. Maybe I'll have to buy a new mower.

If Apple starts making lawnmowers, I bet they won't sell parts - just new mowers. "Well, you know, for the cost of the part, plus certified installation, you'd be better off buying a new Apple iMower." 🤣
Did you ever try to buy a replacement gas cap for ... (show quote)


I lost the gas cap for my riding mower. Amazon had the exact match

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Aug 13, 2023 07:40:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
sodapop wrote:
I lost the gas cap for my riding mower. Amazon had the exact match


I could buy a bunch from Amazon and return whatever doesn't fit, but I'll improvise.

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Aug 13, 2023 08:29:33   #
aphelps Loc: Central Ohio
 
melismus wrote:
A cork or a rubber stopper from your local hardware store. Wide range of sizes.


The cap provides necessary venting, the stopper will not.

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Aug 13, 2023 08:36:03   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
TriX wrote:
Kinda like a Molotov cocktail?



I was going to reply, "Don't forget to light the cigarette".
Mark

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Aug 13, 2023 08:44:45   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
markngolf wrote:

I was going to reply, "Don't forget to light the cigarette".
Mark


Like using a cigarette lighter to look inside the fuel tank to see if it has any gas. How many times has that been done in movies?

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Aug 13, 2023 09:00:15   #
Dannj
 
TriX wrote:
Kinda like a Molotov cocktail?


Kinda! Just observe the “no smoking” sign👍

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Aug 13, 2023 09:15:02   #
JimBart Loc: Western Michigan
 
Go to the scrapyard… a lot of old mowers and gas caps there. No charges either.
Finding that cap is easier than finding one for a 5 gallon gas can.
None in scrapyards either.

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