Locking petrol cap

Chris Cole · Post by **Chris Cole** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:52 pm

I have a 1949 Javelin with a plain bayonet style fuel cap (stamped Ford!). Anyone know where I can get a chrome locking fuel cap please? Or know that a different car's cap will fit?

Srenner · Post by **Srenner** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:30 pm

Wilmot Breeden part number 7/3888. Fits all 1933 to 195(?) English Ford models in addition to the Javelin. Hope this helps.
Scott

paul wilks · Post by **paul wilks** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:30 pm

Chris.
This might not be a lot of help(!) but over the past six months two locking caps for a Javelin have been advertised on eBay. I assume there is no difference as to whether the Javelin is a '49 or a '53.
I'll keep my eye out for you if you get no luck elsewhere.

Regards

Paul

TedAllen · Post by **TedAllen** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:27 pm

Hi Paul and Chris,
Hope all is well.
The Ford cap is, I believe, from a mark 1 and 2 Escort. The Jowett locking cap is made from Mazak ( Monkey metal) and are usually pretty pitted by now.
I run with a Ford one fitted...I never have enough in the tank to be siphoned out !
These are fairly easy to get hold of and they make a very useful back-up for when you leave your cap on the roof and drive off ! I carry a couple in the tool box.
Ted

Chris Cole · Post by **Chris Cole** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:00 pm

Thanks to all who replied to my query. Many thanks to David Morris and John Airey who spent the day searching at Beaulieu for me. Their hard work paid off and I am now the proud owner of chrome locking fuel cap.

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