gas cap woes!

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  1. mavtricks71

    mavtricks71 Member

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    i have 71 grabber, i tried two different gas caps, both are the ones that have the cable on it, it says autolite, but neither of them fit tightly , after its on, it moves back n forth grrrrrrrrrrrrrr! why? anyone know?
     
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  2. Maverick Guy

    Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast

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    The gascaps maybe for a later model Mavericks 1975-1977. I had picked one up for my ealier model Maverick, and it did the same thing.
     
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    does anyone know were to buy the just the cable? I have a nice cap but don't use it until I get it more secure
     
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    cant you use the mustang one? they sell those in the catalogs if you can. mike
     
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    could be your filler neck.
     
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    Could be your filler neck those bend from the pump nozzle pushing them. Also you can buy gaskets that slide over the cap to stop that.
     
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    DO YOU KNOW WHERE TO BUY THE GASKET?
     
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