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jharkin

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'68 250SL Locking gas cap
« on: August 01, 2020, 01:55:06 »
It's unlocked and I can't get the gas cap off.
Put the key in, turn to the left, lock disengages,
cap spins freely but does not release or engage threads(?).
Tried pushing down as i turned but no luck.
Anybody else have this problem?
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Garry

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Re: '68 250SL Locking gas cap
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2020, 05:51:13 »
If it spins freely then its locked.  when it is engaged to remove it, it can be really stiff if you have not been putting a small amount of white grease on the seal.  I suggest you try harder to get it off and then grease it.


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Re: '68 250SL Locking gas cap
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2020, 18:54:10 »
Thanks Garry! I'd been doing it backwards.
Forgot the Cardinal Rule - Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty.
It was stiff but finally got it open.
Will put white grease on my list.
Thanks again.
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