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Alexis · 12-06-2002, 03:29 PM

anyone know how to take it off without the key??? safely without being blown away? thanks

Crank · 12-06-2002, 03:35 PM

lol, without being blown away huh? Well personally I would try a knife or screwdriver if the lock is cheap enough. I know my stepdad lost the key to his Sporty and used a knife to start it. Or if you are skilled enough and have the equipment, pick the lock.
Brandon

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2002, 03:38 PM

I have done it, but I ruined the tank.

So, what ever you do, DON'T get a huge pair of chanel lock pliers and just pry it ogg.
(this was when I first bought the GMC and wanted to get it home)_

Long Knight · 12-06-2002, 03:53 PM

If you have a good quality locking cap (like the all metal ones with the red warning label on the front) and you can't pick the lock, find someone who can. It will be cheaper to pay a lock smith than to tear up the fill hole and visit a bone yard to get a new part. I was able to pick the lock on my old one, but it was a cheap piece of cr@p plastic one. Good Luck!

By the way, no cigars while your working on it.

Alexis · 12-06-2002, 07:01 PM

i jabbed a flat head in the key hole and made that sob open up.

Patrick Sullivan · 12-06-2002, 11:39 PM

Hehe, I did exactly what longhornmail says not to do.. got a big pair of vice grips and pried it off. Worked great.

12-06-2002, 03:29 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Gas tank Locking Caps anyone know how to take it off without the key??? safely without being blown away? thanks

12-06-2002, 03:53 PM	#4
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	If you have a good quality locking cap (like the all metal ones with the red warning label on the front) and you can't pick the lock, find someone who can. It will be cheaper to pay a lock smith than to tear up the fill hole and visit a bone yard to get a new part. I was able to pick the lock on my old one, but it was a cheap piece of cr@p plastic one. Good Luck! By the way, no cigars while your working on it. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

12-06-2002, 07:01 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	thanks i jabbed a flat head in the key hole and made that sob open up.

12-06-2002, 11:39 PM	#6
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Hehe, I did exactly what longhornmail says not to do.. got a big pair of vice grips and pried it off. Worked great. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

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12-06-2002, 03:35 PM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	lol, without being blown away huh? Well personally I would try a knife or screwdriver if the lock is cheap enough. I know my stepdad lost the key to his Sporty and used a knife to start it. Or if you are skilled enough and have the equipment, pick the lock. Brandon

12-06-2002, 03:38 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have done it, but I ruined the tank. So, what ever you do, DON'T get a huge pair of chanel lock pliers and just pry it ogg. (this was when I first bought the GMC and wanted to get it home)_



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