Gas Cap Fitment
 

So i just reinstalled the in cab gas tank with new rubber seals and such, and i was wondering how tight the gas cap was supposed to be? The new rubber gromet that goes right beneith the gas cap is a little thick when it overlaps the plastic "locking pipe" for the gas cap. I was wondering if maybe that plastic "pipe" was supposed to come out a little furthur or something? Thanks.....

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anybody?

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the in cab tank is vented through the cap so i would say that as long as the caps not loose its fine.

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I encountered the same thing..

I pulled the plastic pipe a little further out.. but it didn't seem to make a difference.. So, I just live with it being a tight fit..

Elias

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well i would live with it, except even i cant tighten it down until it locks with one of those jar lid opener things. I think i pull the pipe out a little more and try it out. Thanks guys......

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Let me know if it works because mine is still a hard to get on and off...

Elias

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ok no problem.....

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Did you replace the cap, or just the gasket? The newer caps are designed to seal tight and have a spring that will let air get sucked in, but not let vapors out. They also stop gas from spilling down the side. But they shouldn't require a strap wrench to remove. You could always take the gasket to the sander to thin it down a bit.

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The cap is i think original, it came with the truck when i bought it, but it wasnt installed. I replaced the rubber cuase what the guy gave me was shot. So i just replaced the gasket.....

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A new cap is under $10 at your local parts store. Azone shows them for $6. Has a stainless cover and should screw on properly. Best of all, it won't let gas run down the side of your truck.

Like I said, if you want to, thin down your gasket with a power sander. It's not easy, but it can be done.

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Thats a goo idea, i think ill go otu and get one of those right now, mines no too shiny anyway. Thanks.....

Brad

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well i hate using the plastic fill pipe if you can the steel matal one is the best one to go with i've had the fiber glass or platic ones and they crack so i found one that was out of a 1960--1966 truck and it worked

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whered u find a steel one? Did u get it form an actual 60 - 66 or did u buy it new? Thanks....

Brad