Description
Overview:
This screwed fuel tank cap is a Genuine Villiers part made from solid brass, designed to seal the filler neck on classic Villiers and BSA engines. The cap provides a reliable, tight closure to help prevent fuel splash and reduce evaporative loss, supporting safe, efficient running of your equipment. Its robust brass construction offers long service life and good resistance to petrol and outdoor conditions, with a natural brass finish. The cap has an approximate outside diameter of 37 mm (about 1.5 inches), giving a secure seating on compatible tanks used across small stationary engines and older garden or light construction machinery. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show minor tarnish or shelf marks, but remains fully functional for maintenance, repair, and restoration work on Villiers and BSA-powered equipment.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for dependable fit and compatibility on Villiers and BSA engines
- Solid brass body for durability, corrosion resistance, and long service life
- Approx. 37 mm outside diameter (about 1.5 inches) for a snug, secure seating on matching filler necks
- Precision screw-on design for a firm seal to help limit leaks and fuel splash
- Knurled rim for positive hand grip and easy tightening or removal
- Simple, tool-free fitting for quick routine maintenance
- Suitable for restoration of vintage machinery as well as day-to-day replacements
- Supplied as unused old stock; cosmetic tarnish possible without affecting performance
Typical Applications:
Used to replace worn or missing caps on fuel tanks fitted to small stationary engines and classic machinery powered by Villiers or BSA units. Common on vintage mowers, rotavators, pumps, generators, light construction tools, and other equipment where a reliable, screw-on brass cap is required to maintain a proper fuel seal.
Also known as:
Petrol tank cap, screw-on fuel cap, threaded fuel filler cap, brass tank cap, engine filler cap, fuel filler lid, screw cap for fuel tank.
Fits Models:
BSA
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 86 865 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | 86 865 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | BSA |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
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