P700 Part Identification

[JakesDad]

Need help finding where this goes. Hosed off my 700-4 and found this on the grass on the right side of the pioneer. Bed had been up and I hosed off everything under the bed.


Thanks
JakesDad

 

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[Smitty335]

Need help finding where this goes. Hosed off my 700-4 and found this on the grass on the right side of the pioneer. Bed had been up and I hosed off everything under the bed.

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Thanks
JakesDad

How big is it?

 

[JakesDad]

How big is it?

2 1/4"-2 1/2". It is split on one side so it can be spread open and put over something. Ratchet teeth on one side to lock into something.
JakesDad

 

[jawquin]

Any chance a fuel tank gasket?

 

[Smitty335]

Any chance a fuel tank gasket?

That's what I'm thinkin

 

[Ems-Cam]

Fuel tank gasket would not be split. Is it rigid or soft?

 

[JakesDad]

It is rigid but can be flexed. Tab on left is about 1/2x1/2 in. looks like it should slip in a slot to locate the part. Tab on right looks like it may slide under a retaining slot. Just inside the ring from the right tab are 4 saw blade type teeth that I think might lock into similar teeth. Part opens up 2 notches in front of the right tab. It is not torn, was made to spread open. The inside edge of the ring is notched all the way around to allow it to flex against what ever it goes around.


Thanks for the help
JakesDad

 

[Ems-Cam]

MY bet is its some sort or assembly item, perhaps used to hold the axles in some sort of alignment until assembled then removed afterwards. I don't ever recall seeing anything that looks like that on my machine.