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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Locking gas cap trouble...must read if you have one....
Well, if you have a locking gas cap, you may be interested in this.
I was real late for work today....turns out, some snow melted and ran into the lock on my cap, then it froze in there come night fall. This wouldn't be a big deal except I ran out of friggen gas on the way in since I was unable to get any go-go juice. Just keep it in the back of your mind in the colder months....your cap may get stuck on there and you'll be up the creek. Now I am running around with the redneck gas cap...you know the kind...it doubles as a red rag to wipe your dip stick off with when you check the oil... I have a smooth stainless steel one some place, i saw it a couple weeks ago, but now it is MIA. I know how to find it....go buy a new one. ![]() This has been a public service message from Andy. |
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Thats the Hillbilly way
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Torrance,Ca
Posts: 5,980
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That's the Hillbilly way
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Recovering 67-72 Addict
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Location: North Bend, WA
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Sounds like a malatav cocktail to me
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
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On wheels too!
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada
Posts: 2,048
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Isn't it a shame we can't use the original chrome smooth gas cap,dam gas theives,
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My other Love
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
Posts: 4,085
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I never have enough gas in my truck to necesitate the need for a locking gas cap anyways
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,802
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Why didn't you heat up the cap with a torch?? :p
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English Chevy Owner
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France
Posts: 1,848
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Just gently heat your key with a lighter or match or any heat source and work it into the lock. It may take a couple of go's but the heat will unfreeze the lock or even better just pick up one of those cheapo hot lock defroster gadgets from an accessory store they use batteries to warm up a slim metal bar that you can slide into your lock to defrost it. Also keep your lock well oiled with a good lock lube (they contain graphite as well as the oil.
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67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,857
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Just do the refridgerator magnet trick!. Cut the flexable magnet to the size you need and slap it on the night before a freezing rain. Works like a charm. I had to do this with my last truck all the time.
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Designated Grumpy Old Man
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Location: arlington, washington usa
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Happens around here all of the time. When I stop at the gas station I go in and get a cup of hot water and pour it over the gas cap. Even at 10deg. this worked for me.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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I use to do Locksmith work.
I use the Liquid Graphite in the lock. Works great on troubled door locks as well. Simply put some on the key and put the key in and out of the lock. Warning!!! With the Liquid Graphite if you have it on the key, make sure the key is clean and dry before putting it back in your pocket, I have had it stain clothing. Don't use WD-40 or any oil based product.......they only draw dirt and dust in the lock leading to more problems.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Asheville, NC
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I would have to agree with oldiron I have used the hot water trick quit a few times just make sure you stop somwhere you can get hot water or coffee ect. it only take a small splash. And it sure beets running out of gas.
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Resident Young Old Dude !
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Nevada
Posts: 1,948
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OK GUYS<
I might live down here where the SUN SHINES and you can Swim year round... ![]() It's so easy to spray it into the locks. I remember not being able to get into the car to get it out of the glovebox.. Damn bosses didn't like that excuse for being late. ![]() RON |
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Senior Member
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Location: Darrington, Washington
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Guess my excuse when i run out isnt as good here,its too hot to stop and fuel up,you burn your hand on the gas cap.then you run out when its 120 out that sucks especially when you were in a hurry forgot your water,have no change,forgot cell phone.i had to turn into a beggar and ask strangers for change for the phone,very emberassing.me"excuse me sir,you got some change?",then i here "get a job you fkin loser-alcoholic."
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I Love This Stuff!
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 739
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Ahh just piss on it!! that'll always do it!!
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14.1 @ 96MPH
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Mesa, AZ
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I'll definiitely keep that in mind with my girlfriend's Opel...it's got a trick locking gas cap with a cover over it with the Opel logo on it...
Damn good thing it locks, too. It's a $200 gas cap!!!!! ![]()
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I miss this truck.
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A.
Posts: 2,863
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I'm with hoter, never keep more than $3 worth of gas in the tank and you don't have to worry about theives. Of course theives are just my excuse, but...
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"Trucks with Class"
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Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
Posts: 8,132
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I wouldn't have a **** locking gas cap. When you turn to the right with a full tank (disregard if you never run over 3 gal in the tank) gas pours out all over your cab. Have you seen what that does to a new paint job before the paint cures? Throw those things away!
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Ummm, I been runing my locking gas cap since '98...never a drop come out of it.
After giving over 80 gallons of fuel away to the neighborhood punks, I thought it was time for a cap with a lock. |
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
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I have a locking cap on my longhorn, & havent ever seen it spill......but I dunno, it may have slurped up the top 3 gallons before the first turn
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Gotta luv a clean shave
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 226
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Longhornmail, Or a Kodiak pellet rifle with a night scope!!!! Seriously, though I would not advocate shooting anyone but I would consider a baseball bat to the knees!
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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tell me about it. At least it was all taken back when gas was under a buck a gallon.
The real funny part though, my old longhorn sat for a few years before I bought it. It had a full tank of gas when I bought it. About a week later I notice it has no fuel in it....and some one 3 trailers down is having problems getting his car to run/idle. How did I know it would take a couple bottles of alcohol to get his car to run properly? I got his ass evicted within a week. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Floodwood Minnesota
Posts: 1,057
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alternative
Dont use the pellet gun trick. They can haul you away for that. Instead, resort to the potato gun. Can you imagine the publicity if you were charged.
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