Ewart cork replacement in viton

[Billybream]

Has anybody replaced cork with rubber seal, spotted US kit with 4 viton O Rings, is this a solution for latest fuel types.

[Angus]

Hi Billy

I have tried the 4 vitron O ring kit. It seals but the tap is very stiff. I had hoped it would loosen with use but so far it has not. My next attempt will be to try Draganfly's alternative https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/83840/petrol-tap-cork-plunger-in-neoprene-ethanol-proof/#PA-34

[JulianS]

I tried the multi o ring item. I found in use that the o rings tended to tear on the outlet drilling in the tap body seemed like it expanded slightly and caught when operated. I thought I had wasted my money on that.

I also tries the neoprene cork replacement, I found these to be very stiff, quite hard to operate and opted for a lever tap instead.

[Ted_Flash]

Cork should have no problem with ethanol, it's been used for centuries to stopper wine bottles.  My cork push pull taps seem to last a very long time without leaking.

[Billybream]

Think I will stick with cork, thanks for your feedback

[Triton Thrasher]

Cork should have no problem with ethanol, it's been used for centuries to stopper wine bottles.

Some of that wine is E14!