Trouble finding correct parts.

[D_Mac 8,572]

So last fall I got this Dynamark riding mower for free. Engine ran but when you stepped on the clutch/brake it wouldn't disengage. Looking at it I noticed it was a new drive belt. I figured PO got the wrong belt so I looked up what I thought would be the correct belt and ordered it. When it came I removed the belt that was on it and it looked to be the exact same size as the new one. Put new one on and same thing. That was an 82 inch belt. So I looked again and saw that a similar model had an 85 inch belt so I ordered one of those..... close but no cigar ! Now I ordered an 86 inch and are waiting for it. In the mean time I noticed water had gotten into the gas tank. The gas cap was the style with a gage but the bubble is busted off. Since the cap goes through the hood on top water leaks in. I need a new cap but having the same issues finding correct one. I don't need one with a gauge just one the screws on tight. Any help works be appreciated as I am finding multiple part numbers. 

Edited March 11 by D_Mac

[ri702bill 8,225]

Isn't Dynamark an AYP brand like Craftsman & Murray?? You may wish to search there...

[D_Mac 8,572]

Yes it is. I believe Murray and Noma. But like I said, the more I search the more different numbers I see.

[D_Mac 8,572]

I will say I measured the inside diameter of the hole in the tank and it wad 1-13/16. Hard to measure the diameter including the threads or the inside diameter of the cap.

[squonk 40,950]

Breaks and Scrap Em push mower tank cap

 

 

[Ed Kennell 37,915]

46 minutes ago, D_Mac said:

 I figured PO got the wrong belt so I looked up what I thought would be the correct belt and ordered it. When it came I removed the belt that was on it and it looked to be the exact same size as the new one. Put new one on and same thing. That was an 82 inch belt. So I looked again and saw that a similar model had an 85 inch belt so I ordered one of those..... close but no cigar ! Now I ordered an 86 inch and are waiting for it.  

 

 

 

This is one reason I buy all my belts at TSC.     Keep the one that fits and return all the belts that don't fit.

[D_Mac 8,572]

@squonk mines more of the Yugo model. Not a DeLorean.  If I that one I'd keep it !

[Bill D 1,891]

I use the universal caps from Home Depot for my Horses.  Will one of those fit?

[D_Mac 8,572]

I'll see if I can get a better measurement.  Maybe borrow some micrometers. Is the threading universal?

[Bill D 1,891]

33 minutes ago, D_Mac said:

I'll see if I can get a better measurement.  Maybe borrow some micrometers. Is the threading universal?

Seems to be.  Fits the Horses without issues.

[8ntruck 6,958]

I had the same situation when I first brought my C-195 home.  Cruddy gas tank, cap without the clear lens.  Figuring all Wheel Horse plastic tanks have the same thread, I ordered a cap for a C520.  The thread on the new cap is not the same as the original cap.  The new cap gets into a bind at about 3/4 turn.  The C-195 lives inside now, so I am calling it good enough for now. 

 

I don't remember who it was on the forum, but their solution was to glue a new lens onto the cap.  I'm going to try that when I find a suitable lens.

[953 nut 54,880]

1 hour ago, 8ntruck said:

solution was to glue a new lens onto the cap.  I'm going to try that when I find a suitable lens.

Lowell has you coverer (pun intended)                 https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/replacement-fuel-cap-indicator-lens/

[D_Mac 8,572]

Yeah I am not looking to repair this one. I'm looking for a new one. My gripe is with getting different sizes when using part numbers off manuals. 

[squonk 40,950]

Dynamarks didn't get too fancy. There's probably 20 different brands that were the exact same thing except for decals. Noma, Monte Carlo ect. They even had them in Europe under the Westwood brand.  They were sold by Ames, W.G. Grants, and mom and pop hardware stores. The junk yards were full of them about 25 years ago. Trouble is they were all scrapped. You could try a Lowes or a good hardware store that stocks mower parts and maybe find a cap that fits. 

 

Could try these guys. They have been around a long time

https://www.brightonmower.com/

 

Edited March 12 by squonk

[D_Mac 8,572]

I just stopped at Ace Hardware and got a simple metal cap. Not exactly sure how it's going to keep water out being that the vent holes are on top of the cap and the cap goes through the hood. Guess they are made to be kept inside. Too bad for the Dynamark that my garage is full of Wheel Horses. The 3rd drive belt should be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully 3x's a charm !

[D_Mac 8,572]

Well an update if anyone cares. I got a v belt on that seems to work. It is 86 inches long. The manual that I found online called for an 82 inch belt. I got a gas cap that fits. The manuals replacement cap called for a 2.25 inch cap. The one that I got that fits is a 1.5 inch cap. It's puzzling because it is all original. The pullies and the tank had not been changed. The part numbers I have been looking up have been coming from a pretty popular online small engine parts company. Today I'm putting new tubes in the front tires. Then some clean up and oil change and send it down the road. All said and done I'll have 60 bucks into it. Oh one more thing. I do have the deck for it but it is missing the front deck hanger. In the manual the part is not even listed. It's not on the deck diagram or the body diagram.  I know it's missing because I tried mounting it and in videos and photos of same tractor I can see it in middle of front axle. 

[D_Mac 8,572]

So I now own a black hood. I went to the dark side...... kinda.

A little paint , duct tape , wax, and elbow grease goes along way.

Edited March 17 by D_Mac

[squonk 40,950]

Gas cap to replace the leaky crappy gauge ones:

 

Oregon # 07309

 

Rotary # 8935

 

Stens  #125-384

 

MTD #751-3111