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Gas Cap
I searched, but did not find, what I thought was there.
I was fitting parts onto the body, now that I have it close to being positioned on the chassis.
The gas cap, Stant brand, would not lock on the filler neck. The 3 tabs are too tall to go upon the shoulders inside the neck. After a little dressing of the plastic tabs, they cap twist out of the slots onto the shoulders.
Surprise the shoulders are not ramped.
The cap is snuggly in place, but I thought would tighten or hit a stop, neither happens.
What are some options on this?
20th Anniversary Mk IV, A50XS Coyote, TKO 600, Trunk Drop Box, Trunk Battery Box, Cubby Hole, Seat Heaters, Radiator hanger and shroud.
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For quite some time F5 was providing the wrong cap to go inside the housing; sounds like maybe you got one of those. You want a Motorcraft-FC961 cap (https://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-FC.../dp/B000C5FL84). I've lost the original thread, so I can't credit the builder who figured this out. Whoever you are, thanks!
John
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
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Thanks for the info, sure makes it easier.
I think I will call FFR, no need in me spending $20.
20th Anniversary Mk IV, A50XS Coyote, TKO 600, Trunk Drop Box, Trunk Battery Box, Cubby Hole, Seat Heaters, Radiator hanger and shroud.
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Count me in on the same problem. Initially, the cap refused to come out and I ended up using pliers to pull up on it. Now the cap never gets to the clicks. Thanks for the part number to the motorcraft cap.
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Bradley
Build thread - Mk4, Coyote, IRS, Wilwood brakes, old-style soft top and accessories.
The distance between "finished" and finished is literally infinite.
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I thought I was doing something wrong. Mine will click and lock, but comes loose. When you try to turn it to open it, it doesn't move. After nearly breaking it, I accidently discovered I could simply pull it straight out like it wasn't closed. New cap ordered! Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by
Papa
... When you try to turn it to open it, it doesn't move...
I can confirm this!
Jeff
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Here's the version that you can lock
Motorcraft FC1005 Fuel Cap
Dave
Mk 3.1 - #6882 - 5.0L 302 - FiTech EFI - 3-Link - 3.08 Ratio - 15" Wheels
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Think i saw somebody had a fill through cap for these too! Might have been **********.
Walt
FFR8237 Donor build 89 GT , MK 4 , T5 , 17 " hallibrands 9" front 10.5 rear ,4×4 headers stainless mufflers, dual chrome roll bars, coil overs all 4,A/C and heater , soft top, 3:55 gears.
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I talked to Jay at FFR about the cap. I have the 10832 Stant which cross ref with the Ford number posted. Jay checked their alum filler with the same cap I have. Naturally his fit, but he did find one with the rubber gasket not in place, which would increase the distance in question.
While I had him on the phone, I mentioned the metal where the tabs ride is flat. No ramps or stops.
I filed the plastic tabs down and got the cap to twist. There is some resistance with the cap in this position, but if I keep twisting the tabs will line up to remove the cap.
I do not understand the design.
20th Anniversary Mk IV, A50XS Coyote, TKO 600, Trunk Drop Box, Trunk Battery Box, Cubby Hole, Seat Heaters, Radiator hanger and shroud.
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I receive the new Motocraft gas cap from the link in post #2 above and after removing the tether, it is a perfect fit that actually works! Thanks for the tip.
Dave
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Bradley
Build thread - Mk4, Coyote, IRS, Wilwood brakes, old-style soft top and accessories.
The distance between "finished" and finished is literally infinite.
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Same here. RockAuto has both locking and regular.
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2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.