Re: [Chrysler300] Gas cap question

[Lindsey Fuller <yesdnil@xxxxxxx>]

Not sure about K's, but I collapsed a new tank on my E using a non vented cap. Not pretty. I was surprised at the damage. Old tank leaked, so never thought about it during restoration. F also uses vented cap.

Lindsey in Winnipeg

----- Original Message -----
From: moparpjf@xxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:38 pm
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Gas cap question
To: finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx, ashie1@xxxxxxxxxxx

>  
> This raises a question - over the years I have noticed that when 
> the gas  
> runs low on my K, there is a considerable vacuum built up in the 
> tank when I  
> open the cap.  For that matter, at times it is almost 
> difficult to open  
> it.  My understanding is that the caps for the K's (and 
> perhaps others) are  
> not vented, but it strikes me that I run the risk of collapsing 
> the tank if  
> there is no venting of the tank.  Comments?????
> 
>  
>  
> In a message dated 11/29/2011 2:48:10 P.M. Eastern Standard 
> Time,  
> finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> 
> Original part #1636-063
> stand alone for 55-56
> 
> 57-59  use 1732-416
> 
> 60-62 use 1948-749
> 
> 63 uses #2203-435
> 
> 64 uses  #2208-545
> 
> 65 uses #2208-538
> 
> Perhaps someone who has access to  other books can take 
> this a step farther 
> and cross refefence these numbers to  some aftermaarket 
> suppliers.I have already ran the #'s through my pre 1985  
> NAPA book 
> and none of them compute.
> 
> Dave  Schwandt
> 
> 
> 
> ---- John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote: 
> > Jim and all,
> >  
> > The caps will NOT  interchange with the '57 being a bit 
> smaller.  To my 
> knowledge all  1955-56 Chryslers and DeSotos do 
> interchange.  I just tried 
> all of these  on my cars stored in our building.  
> >  
> > Imperials for  1955-56 are much smaller.  This is 
> because of their 
> limited access  within (1955) or below (1956) 
> locations.  These are the same cap 
> that was  used on Crosley vehicles in 1946.  I know 
> this for a fact as I have 
> a  close friend that owns one.
> >  
> > John Lazenby
> >   
> > 
> > ________________________________
> >  From: Jim  Ashenmacher <ashie1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:47 AM
> > Subject:  [Chrysler300] Gas cap question
> >  
> > 
> >     
> >  
> > Hello to all from Rochester, MN
> > 
> > I  just trailered home my winter project,   a 
> 300B.       First thing I 
> did was lose the gas cap.
> > 
> > Car came out of some  long term storage so be prepared 
> for many questions 
> as I'm new to the  300s.
> > 
> > Question is,  will the 1957 gas cap work?   I 
> think the '57 gas cap might 
> be available through Stant, but no 56  listed.   
> Are the caps the same for 
> all Chryslers, 56 and  57?
> > 
> > Thank You Kindly
> > 
> > Jim Ashenmacher
> >  
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