Lost my freakin' keys....

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Dec 13, 2010 | 02:44 PM

Mike G

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Lost my freakin' keys....

Does anyone have a work-around for the locking gas cap...???

This is for the donor truck which has had the ignition replaced at some point in it's life so I'm not too worried about that.

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:15 PM

SixtySix Ford

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I took a flat head screw driver and a hammer and pounded the head of the screw driver into the cap with the hammer....just an idea

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:18 PM

Osiyo59

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Originally Posted by SixtySix Ford

I took a flat head screw driver and a hammer and pounded the head of the screw driver into the cap with the hammer....just an idea

I agree, unless you want to fork out about 50 bucks to have a locksmith make a key for you. I hate when I lose my keys

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:19 PM

patmedic

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Not sure what you mean by a work- around for a gas cap. But if you just want to remove it, take a big pair of channel locks to it they come off. It would be safer to remove the fuel neck from the truck first so nothing drops in the tank. Be safe

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:33 PM

Bill W

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Good advice Pat!

remove the filler neck and you might be able to work the latches free with a long screwdriver.

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM

patmedic

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Back in the day oh oops. :] I mean working at the dealer it was the easiest and cheapest way, was just grab the locking gas cap with your big channel locks and twist. They came right off with no damage to the neck.