Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

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Jul 27, 2002 | 10:39 PM

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samhihn

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

When I bought my dual tank van I didn't get the keys for the gas caps. I used a small pry-bar and had them off within 5 minutes. They are only used to keep honest people out. The top of the cap with the locking section just pops right off and then you can untwist the threaded section in the filler neck.

Jul 28, 2002 | 09:26 PM

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rebocardo

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

Yes, on others you can pop the top off and there are two small holes you can stick screwdrivers into and turn the holes at the same time to untwist the cap.

Aug 1, 2002 | 06:54 PM

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cjcathey2002

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

odd. i have ran both my tanks dry on a few occations, aux tank holds 19 gallons and the main tank holds 20.5 gallons.

1977 F250 460
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Dual 40 series
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Aug 1, 2002 | 10:27 PM

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Torque1st

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

On a 1977 F250 460 the Ford OEM paper repair manual lists:

19.2 on 133/138.8/155"wb aft axle tank.
19.3 or 17.5 on the in cab tank
20.2 on the 133"wb 4x2 midship
19.5 on 138.8/155" wb midship

There are other odd combinations up to 22.5 g on the midship tank also. All figures in U.S. Gallons.

Aug 5, 2002 | 11:21 PM

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Jermafenser

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

Are you talking about the factory locking caps?

To open:

Turn key 1/4, and leave the key in that position then turn & pull the gas cap until it is out.

To lock:

Take the key out, and turn it all the way until it is sealed.

Aug 6, 2002 | 01:24 AM

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mutant

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From: Silver Creek B.C. Canada

Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

Hi lesliemacd
Happy that you problem is solved. I know that in this case you just needed the gas caps off, but one thing you might like to know is, that you NEVER put an petroleum based lublicant in a lock if you're not going to disassemble it for cleaning. The reason? Oil will attract dust and clog up the lock even worse over time, even if you prevent it rusting. Dust and oil will also act as
an abrasive and eventually wear out the locks components.
Instead, use a dry graphite powder or a pressurised graphite spray that uses a fast evaporating carrier.

Cheers

--Heaven will be inherited by every man who has Ford in his soul--

Sep 8, 2002 | 08:02 PM

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theonlybull

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From: clementsport canada

Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

so your saying that i shouldn't use 10w-30 in the door lock on my truck every winter, after it freezes me out, and makes me walk to work??? i've only been doing it for 10 years....

Sep 13, 2002 | 01:02 PM

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winfordr

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Locking gas caps are stuck!!!

I would have used a cordless drill and drilled out the lock.

I have combination locking caps on my vehicles. They have a pocket for spare keys inside. I never have to worry about locking my keys inside (unless I forget the combination).

Winford