Gas cap issues

    Hey there folks, I'm having issues with my gas caps leaking on my 701. It came with what I assume were stock caps from zenith with the cane shaped snorkel but could not stop them from leaking even with new gaskets. I bought some new ones, they're the same style base just no snorkel.

     The gas comes between the top of the tank neck and the cap gasket. I noticed that the rubber gaskets were distorting the first time I took off the caps so I replaced them with cork but they still leak. How have any of you dealt with this issue? 

          Thanks,  Steve

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