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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Scepter MFC cap failure

Posted: 7/21/2024 6:22:32 PM EDT

Was grabbing a fuel can and noticed the cap open on one of my diesel cans. I thought it was odd, but maybe just be empty. I went to move it and it was full and I noticed the cap separated at the threaded portion. Any idea on what caused this? Storing off road diesel/fuel oil. Gasket doesn’t appear to be swollen.

Posted: 7/21/2024 7:34:19 PM EDT

[#1]

I sold my scepter MFCs 15 years ago. The cap gaskets don't seal and gasoline evaporates away. I called Scepter and their instructions were to use a strap wrench on the caps... I've gone to NATO steel cans for gas & diesel. I'd prefer a Chinesium NATO can over Scepter MFCs.

Posted: 7/21/2024 8:35:15 PM EDT

[#2]

Probably just aged out. I've got only one left now, probably twenty years old but still holding.

Posted: 7/21/2024 11:44:45 PM EDT

[#3]

MFCs are great cans but the cap is the weak point.

Posted: 7/22/2024 12:46:59 AM EDT

[#4]

Bite the bullet and get Jerry Cans!

Posted: 7/22/2024 8:01:31 AM EDT

[#5]

Sign up for Coleman's Military Surplus emails. They just had 25% off for 4th of July & right now they are offering free shipping for the small mouth German Jerry cans.

Posted: 7/22/2024 8:06:24 AM EDT

[#6]

I'm not disagreeing with anyone advocating for metal cans.
But if your can is still OK and it's just the cap, and you need replacement/upgrade parts.
JAGMTE

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Scepter MFC cap failure

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