Hi Andy,

Thanks for the tip on getting the brass insert out - do you think that perhaps a "C" clamp may work as a "press" to remove the insert?

Just a thought, whenever I'm stuck for small fiber or rubber washers, I use "hole" punches to make them. I punch the small hole first, then punch around it with a little larger punch. This gives you a washer.

I have some gasket material, but have also used winshield washer bottles, margerine tub lids, inner tubes, leather, the inside of fuel container lids etc. when I felt they would work for a certain application. Such as: spacers, fuel filter gaskets, washers, seals etc.

You can usually buy these punches at places where they sell tools.

If your stuck for washers, you may want to try the above.

In your case, the washer would have to be fuel and heat proof.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne