Silly question and not my biggest problem these days but I just got my gas cap is not orientated correctly. I just screwed the filler neck screwed to the body and put the filler cap on (original). The handle is pointing at 1 o'clock instead of horizontal and the cap is sitting below the quarter. I haven't studied it but I think it is not adjustable. What options do I have?
Gas cap orientation
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What are you working on
Different years clock diferently
Gas Cap chart
This is an oem 67, chart says 67 thru 70 are the same
Gas Cap chart
This is an oem 67, chart says 67 thru 70 are the same
I looked back at the pics of the car before I disassembled it 3 years ago and it was clocked correctly. Every job putting this car back together has a glitch.
My 70 Swinger gas cap looks like Dana67Dart s. It clocks correctly, but it sits maybe 1/8" below the quarter. Maybe add a thicker gasket to raise it?
cudamark
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What does the filler opening look like?
Looking at the pics I don't see how a new gasket is going to help. I believe the filler tube is installed correctly with the vent tube at the top exiting into the floor gasket. I must be having some sort of brain fart. I'm thinking I am going to feel like an idiot when I figure out what I have done wrong.
This is the cap before restoration. The cap and tube are original.
Like the pic DartmanPlum340 posted with the slots horizontal.
Ok I think I know the issue...forgot to get a pic. I believe the filler tube needs to be pulled outwards approx. another 1/16". The cap must be hitting the body before it has fully turned. The screws are in but there is a bit of a gap between the body and filler tube (yes the gasket is in).
I think DartmanPlum340 meant thinner gasket which would allow the filler to move outward a tad bit more causing the cap to line up with the quarter better.
BUT I think you have found your answer that the cap is hitting the mounting screws or the body before being turned fully
I didn't think of that, but it sounds reasonble. I meant the gasket on the gas cap might need to be thicker to keep it away from the body farther, but that might screw with the clocking.
Got ya
My assumption is the metal of the cap is the outward limiter.
On a side note ...
Mid to late 60s Ford pickup OEM style gas cap rubber ring is the perfect size to replace a 67 to 70 gas cap seal
Buy the Ford and drill out the center weld till the parts seperated.
Take the rubber ring seal and carefully slip it over the center of the Chrysler and wiggle it into place
Cuda Al
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Funny you would say that. I own a 1966 F-250. I'll check it out!
Should look like this.
The center might have a plastic thingy in it.
Don't try to pull the gasket out as it is tightly punched between the cap and the latch
The center might have a plastic thingy in it.
Don't try to pull the gasket out as it is tightly punched between the cap and the latch
That fixed it. I had to wrestle the filler tube a little tighter to the quarter panel.
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