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10-30-2009, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Downey, CA
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Locking Gas Cap Problem
I have a minor/major problem on my 77 C10. Its a dual tank and on one side it has a regualr gas cap and the other side has a locking cap. When I bought the truck the guy never gave me the keye for the locking gascap. I`d like to at least have the other tank, which i`m not currently using right now on half full because if I dont my truck leans to the left noticably when I fill up the left tank....which bring me to my question???
How do I take off that gascap which I dont have a keye for? I thought about drilling right through the lock but am worried about little metal pieces or shaving falling into the gastank. Anyone had this problem before? Any ideas? |
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10-30-2009, 12:52 AM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Vancouver, BC
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Problem
disconect the rubber fill hose off the backside and then drill away.
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10-30-2009, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AUCKLAND NZ
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Problem
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use a big screwdriver with a wrench and twist, should break the lock
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10-30-2009, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Downey, CA
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Problem
I`ll try the screwdriver approach first and if that doesnt do it I`ll disconnect the rubber hose. I`ll write back on how it went for future problems like these...
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10-30-2009, 04:49 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
Posts: 14,162
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Problem
I screw a slide hammer into the lock slot and whack it a few times and the lock usually comes right out. Otherwise, you have to get medieval with the big screwdriver.
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10-30-2009, 07:18 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,310
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Re: Locking Gas Cap Problem
the screwdriver trick has always worked for me..
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