Locking gas cap
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Locking gas cap
Anyone have a good idea on how to get off a LOCKING gas cap that I don't have the key for.......? I just bought the truck and the key that is supposed to be for the caps DOES NOT WORK. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated seein as how I can't drive because I can't put gas in it haha..
-nick
-nick
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,992
Likes: 2,741
From: Virginia
I have heard of people taking a drill bit and drilling the lock out. I think I would get under the truck and take the large rubber hose loose before you did something like that though, so if anything fell down the pipe it would not go into the tank.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,935
Likes: 34
From: Arcadia, Fla
2nd channel locks, just brake off the locking mech assy, and the rest will unscrew like a normal cap.
NEVER DRILL out a gas cap, drillings in the tank will be the least worry if the fumes ignite from the drill's brushes! Reminds me of some kid checking his atv's gas with a cig lighter, he lost all hair on his face but was lucky did not burn his eyes out.
NEVER DRILL out a gas cap, drillings in the tank will be the least worry if the fumes ignite from the drill's brushes! Reminds me of some kid checking his atv's gas with a cig lighter, he lost all hair on his face but was lucky did not burn his eyes out.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
I did drill but I disconnected the hoses about 20 min before. The caps were kind of old so it didn't take much.. Also got a brakelight switch while I was there to fix a taillight situation. Anyone know where to find an "e-brake adjuster plate" I'm not sure if that's exactly what it's called but it connects the pedal to the rear wheels??
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,835
Likes: 106
From: Martinsburg, WV
I have always tapped a screwdriver into the lock slot. Then pry the outer the top off. It leaves the inner screw piece intact. Very fast and easy to do and it's clean, no drilling.
Trending Topics
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,992
Likes: 2,741
From: Virginia
I did drill but I disconnected the hoses about 20 min before. The caps were kind of old so it didn't take much.. Also got a brakelight switch while I was there to fix a taillight situation. Anyone know where to find an "e-brake adjuster plate" I'm not sure if that's exactly what it's called but it connects the pedal to the rear wheels??
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Moderator
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 22,415
Likes: 92
From: Denver Metro Area, CO
EOTZ-2A602-A Use E-letter-oh-TZ EQUALIZER (PARKING BRAKE) Fits 1980/ F-series, Bronco & vans
Our sponsor Ed Olson at Horizon Ford www.partsguyed.com can sell this to you; MSRP $25.17 Your price: $18.12
Alternates: You won't get Ed's price
I-5 Cars Chehalis, WA 98532 Tel. 800-734-3137 has 1
Discovery Ford Moses Lake, WA 98837 Tel. 509-765-5052 http://discovery.dealerconnection.com/?lang=en has 1
.
.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
moconnor603
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Nov 26, 2016 09:25 AM
Coastal68
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
16
Apr 1, 2015 06:57 AM
bigblockhead
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
May 8, 2000 06:48 PM
