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Fuel filler SVA ok?
dogwood - 15/9/08 at 02:42 PM

Hi Guys.

Just picked this up at my local boat chandlers.
Can anyone see any reason it would not comply with the SVA?
I know it may need a restrictor plate inside it.

Cheers David

Guinness - 15/9/08 at 02:44 PM

SVA will want to see a locking fuel cap?

Hope it has a lock that I can't see, or you have a receipt (or a boat).

Mike

Paul TigerB6 - 15/9/08 at 02:45 PM

I guess they may take exception to those sharp edges that would cause a vicious wound to anyone you reversed over!!

Seriously though - i recon those edges would be an SVA failure!!

tegwin - 15/9/08 at 02:51 PM

I had one EXACTLY like that fitted for SVA....came from a boat chandlers...

Guy looked at it....looked again then said nothing...

So we had no issue... And given how anal my tester was about everything else...LOL!...

It doesnt have a breather though does it?

Mr Whippy - 15/9/08 at 02:52 PM

it looks very nice

is that a tapered thread? I though you need a locking cap for the test??

[Edited on 15/9/08 by Mr Whippy]

mackei23b - 15/9/08 at 02:54 PM

Mine passed with boat filler, pic attached(No lock, just needs to be secure, i.e. fuel tight)

I also made up a reducer for the inside to retrict the nozzle diameter for unleaded.

Cheers

Ian Rescued attachment Deck Filler.jpg
Rescued attachment Deck Filler.jpg

Humbug - 15/9/08 at 03:20 PM

SVA says it has to be secure... just some SVA inspectors interpret that to mean it has to lock

Peteff - 15/9/08 at 03:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
SVA will want to see a locking fuel cap?

Hope it has a lock that I can't see, or you have a receipt (or a boat).

Mike


It only has to be approved for petrol use and permanent, not a temporary replacement type. There is no requirement to lock.

dogwood - 15/9/08 at 03:31 PM

I also thought it just had to be secure not locking. Think I will check with my local SVA centre at Gillingham before hand.
I may also just take a file to the sharp edges though.
It is solid stainless and got plenty of meat around it.
No it hasn't got a breather, but the tank has. Any reason the cap needs a seperate one?
I'm glad other people have had the same thought as me. because them aero ones are bl***y expensive

John Bonnett - 15/9/08 at 04:01 PM

Hi David,

The important thing is that the cap is fitted with a seal.

It does not need to be lockable, only secure when closed.

You only need a restrictor in the fuel neck if you are running a cat.

atb

John

iank - 15/9/08 at 04:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
SVA says it has to be secure... just some SVA inspectors interpret that to mean it has to lock


Only the wrong ones. The word 'secure' is used throughout the manual to indicate 'screwed down properly'.

Not that I'd use a non-locking cap with fuel prices what they are.

[Edited on 15/9/08 by iank]