Gas cap retaining strap attachment?

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:53 am

Okay, car came with an aftermarket fuel cap with no strap. Got an NOS Mororcraft cap with the dummy cord. Swap probably necessary because I'm probably the guy they designed the dummy cord for in the first place.

To what do I attach the cord? Which nut? Photos would be helpful.

plumkrazy · Post by **plumkrazy** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:23 am

Just because I filled up last night. The strap attaches in the bottom two holes. So the cap will flip open in the 6 o-clock position. Can send you a photo later if needed

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:23 am

I'll bring it tomorrow

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:00 am

The original cap had a flat strap which split and then connected to 2 screws. The later replacements had a round plastic strap that connected to 1 screw around the filler neck.

Original caps were gray and later replacements were black. I did see replacement straps at one time but they were for trucks. A nice original gas cap cap go for $100 these days.

plumkrazy · Post by **plumkrazy** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:11 am

Should be this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-an ... hr&vxp=mtr

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:50 am

Yeah, not a $100 to me. I can do without and keep looking at swap meets.

Here's what NPD sells.

https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/ ... -2457.html

plumkrazy · Post by **plumkrazy** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:12 am

I likely have a used one. I have see a couple. Just never payed much attention to them.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:39 pm

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Parts/1985_Gas_Cap.jpg

This has a broken strap but it was original and you can see the orientation.

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:05 am

Scored one for $40. Not worth the grief to send anyone digging for that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcraft-OEM- ... 2123030270

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:17 am

Also, are these the correct clamps for my hoses? How about what I need for the heater flex hoses for the air cleaner?

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:18 am

https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/ ... -2457.html