Tim
Good information there ! Did not know that and will check. As for a replacement made of rubber and NOT cork, I looked at the McMaster-Carr web page under O Rings... Don't really know the size needed at the moment BUT I see that they will custom make an O ring for you for about $9.00. Needs to be I.D of more than 4" for them to make it..
So...what do you guys think ???