[Randall-in-Mpls]

Does anyone have a good source for the chain that retains the fuel filler cap? Is it bronze, or just cadmium steel?
I've only seen a couple on ebay, from Eastern Europe, I think. Maybe I need a better search term.
Thanks.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

Apparently, this is called "sash chain" (all my old wood windows used braided sash cord), and I should be able to find it at the hardware store.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

I can get bronze at McMaster-Carr. Might be safer in the fuel tank. I'll do a magnet test on the short section I have when I measure the width.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

You're going to help me find my marbles? 😃 They've been missing for so long!

When the chain was intact, I'd invert the cap and lay it against the front edge of the tank. Not too concerned about scratching.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

If anyone's interested, I used a magnet to determine that the chain is non-ferous, as you might expect for use in the fuel tank. Most likely bronze.
The best facsimile I can find is #12 sash chain. My local hardware store has that size, but only in chrome. McMaster-Carr has it in brass:

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