5 Ton Locking Fuel Cap, Easy

[74M35A2]

Quick latching and locking fuel cap. This is the fill cap from an above ground fuel storage tank. Has a seal, is quick to remove/install, and has a locking provision. ANS Distributing is one company which sells these. Select tank valves, fittings, and accessories, then top seal fill caps. The brass ring seat simply threads on where the original cap does, then the aluminum cap pops on and off by pulling the ring and pushing in the center of the levers. Very clean function.

 

[Dieseljoe3]

Can you provide a link to this so I can see how much it costs and where to buy? I googled it and didn't find anything that looked like the one you have depicted on the photo.

 

[klawrence]

Found this..
http://www.phoenixpumpinc.com/index...ategory_id=52&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=64

 

[74M35A2]

Google 4" EVR, and it will show up. I did a fuel tank upgrade at work, so this was headed to the scrap pile. Looks like the brass ring and cap are $40 each, but if somebody drains your 81g tank at $4/gallon, or pours something into it which shuts you off in the middle of the road, it becomes maybe not so expensive.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Does this fit the 5 ton trucks only, or will it fit any other MV's, like a Duece?

 

[74M35A2]

It is a 4" pipe thread, so it will fit anything equipped as so. If one had a short piece of 4" pipe with thread welded to the opening of a Deuce tank, it would work.

 

[Wildchild467]

Have you tested it with a full tank of fuel? (Inside joke with 74M35A2)

 

[74M35A2]

FO Bro!!! Thanks for the help last night, could not have accomplished all we did on the 9 without you. Welcome to MI, we're lucky to have ya'.

You'll run out of fuel in something you drive one day, and you'd better do all you can to make sure I never find out about it!

 

[Rusty Nut]

Better link

 

[Dieseljoe3]

OK my OCD kicked in and thanks to those posting found the exact links...now I'll just have to decide who to buy from. Look at these two links: http://www.ansdistributing.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=MR-305C-EVR&catlist=128 and here for 4" EVR: http://www.morbros.com/products/cap...aptors/evr-approved-tank-monitor-capsadaptors

Thanks gents!

 

[Those Military Guys]

are the threads on the fuel tank pipe npt or straight threads? great find by the way

 

[74M35A2]

Not sure. Difficult to tell on 4" pipe, and I don't want to guess and be wrong. All I can say is the brass ring threaded on very well, I used sealant with it, and the entire thing seals up very nicely.

 

[DemocracyEnaction]

Quick latching and locking fuel cap. This is the fill cap from an above ground fuel storage tank. Has a seal, is quick to remove/install, and has a locking provision. ANS Distributing is one company which sells these. Select tank valves, fittings, and accessories, then top seal fill caps. The brass ring seat simply threads on where the original cap does, then the aluminum cap pops on and off by pulling the ring and pushing in the center of the levers. Very clean function.

Just bought one.

 

[74M35A2]

You'll love it. Hands stay clean.

 

[Plane Fast]

Very cool.

 

[74M35A2]

Way easier than that. Pull the center pin and because the arms lock closed over-center, they spring upon release and pop right off, so by pulling the center pin, the entire cap comes off and is dangling in your hand by the center pin. This is how your hands stay clean. You don't have to touch the cap at all when removing it.

 

[Plane Fast]

Nice. Looks like a good mod.
Thanks for the info.

 

[gottaluvit]

I like the look and style of this one best. Do you think I will keep fuel off my hands with this style? I will call for pricing tomorrow.

Edit: I see this is the same style, just the combo.

 

[74M35A2]

Yes, it will keep your hands clean, as long as the fueling nozzle grip is somewhat clean.

 

[gottaluvit]

Yes, it will keep your hands clean, as long as the fueling nozzle grip is somewhat clean.

Well, that seems a slim chance. At least today's diesel don't smell as strong as it used to.