New fuel cap
I need to replace the fuel cap on my Triumph 2000TC, 1978. Not sure of the size to get, is there a similar one for other cars that will fit as can’t find one in NZ that says can fit Triumph.
Triumph TC 2000 1978
Triumph Tiger 800 XRT, 2019
Triumph Tiger 800 XRT, 2019
Re: New fuel cap
Oil filler cap with the rubber seal works. CW sold them and I have used one. It appears now he has re-manufactured ones possibly the same without the paint of 'Oil' on it. It wasn't difficult to scrape off the paint either. You should be able to find a supplier your side of the world. For reference https://www.chriswitor.com/proddetail.php?prod=618389RM
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Re: New fuel cap
That doesn't look anything like mine. Mine doesn't turn - you engage it in the right orientation and then turn the key in the centre and a projecting lug locks it.
Re: New fuel cap
The original fuel filler cap was a chromed cap with AC Petrol embossed in it, and was a twist fit with lugs that engaged with the filler neck externally.
Lockable aftermarket caps had a collar and cork gasket that was a twist fit on the neck, held in position by a flimsy self tapper; the thread of which bit into the side of the neck flange.
The turning of the key operated the lugs that slotted into the inside of the collar. So the locking caps secured internally on the neck (collar) whilst the originals secured externally on the neck.
I tried many makes of locking petrol caps when it was the practise to fit one, but none sealed very well dispite the cork gasket, and often poured fuel out on cornering with anything above three quarters of a tank. The original chromed twist caps are a lot better although they can dribble little, but nowhere near as bad as the various locking caps I've tried in the past.
All my cars now have the original AC chromed petrol caps fitted.
Lockable aftermarket caps had a collar and cork gasket that was a twist fit on the neck, held in position by a flimsy self tapper; the thread of which bit into the side of the neck flange.
The turning of the key operated the lugs that slotted into the inside of the collar. So the locking caps secured internally on the neck (collar) whilst the originals secured externally on the neck.
I tried many makes of locking petrol caps when it was the practise to fit one, but none sealed very well dispite the cork gasket, and often poured fuel out on cornering with anything above three quarters of a tank. The original chromed twist caps are a lot better although they can dribble little, but nowhere near as bad as the various locking caps I've tried in the past.
All my cars now have the original AC chromed petrol caps fitted.
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
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1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
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1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
Re: New fuel cap
Like this....
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
Re: New fuel cap
I replaced the old one with a locking one, same problem as johnnydog, fuel spilled out. I have the one shown in the photos but the seal has deteriorated hence the need for a new cap.
Triumph TC 2000 1978
Triumph Tiger 800 XRT, 2019
Triumph Tiger 800 XRT, 2019
Re: New fuel cap
There are used original AC types available on Ebay - here's just one for example, item no. 176775181458
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
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