I was able to use one of the standard locking caps that are or were on the
shelf at the chain parts stores. I took a flat file and filed out two
grooves in the inside of the filler neck to accommodate the ridges that were
on the one I bought. I just made sure the diameter of the main body fit
inside the neck snugly so the locking tabs could engage. I believe the cap
was made by Standt, no marking on it anymore because I used lacquer thinner
to get it off so it would be plain silver/chrome.
Cheap solution
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces+mgb72=airmail.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:mgs-bounces+mgb72=airmail.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Root
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:33 AM
To: MG Mailing List
Subject: [Mgs] gas cap
Saturday we were at a mall, and walking down the row of cars, I saw
two cars with the gas cover open
and the cap gone. And I think someone is siphoning gas.
Being a '77, I don't have an option of a locking cap. The only ones I
see are for pre-69 cars.
I suppose I could get a pre-69 neck and the locking cap. But would
that cap be vented?
Any other options?
Paul.
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