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Topic: Gas Cap Bezel Problem

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Gas Cap Bezel Problem

Posted: 2/23/07 9:49am Message 1 of 6
fowler12
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Vette(s): 1977 auto.L48 383 stroker
I noticed on my 77 that the Gas cap bezel in not shutting properly.  It does not come down all the way and is not flush.  Is there a spring that allows it to stay down?  Thank you for all of your help and input!Tongue fowler122007-02-23 09:49:49


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Gas Cap Bezel Problem

Posted: 2/23/07 11:09am Message 2 of 6
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
There is indeed a spring in there. It is a spring steel, curved item. It should hold the lid open, and snug it down when closed. If the lid is "floppy", and has no tension on it, the spring can be replaced.


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Gas Cap Bezel Problem

Posted: 2/26/07 3:36pm Message 3 of 6
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Thank you very much....I will definately need to get a new spring. I looked at it a little closer and it appears that there is not one on it.  Where would you recommend getting one?


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Posted: 2/26/07 7:11pm Message 4 of 6
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Just about any of the Vette suppliers should have it, Check with Bair's, Mid Am, or Paragon.


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Gas Cap Bezel Problem

Posted: 2/27/07 4:50pm Message 5 of 6
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Great... Thanks for the help Adam's Apple!   I appreciate it


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That's what we b here for...to help each udder...


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