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Cat 953 locking fuel cap

RParr ยท 2023-02-05 11:46

I have an early 953 (77y serial) and the fuel tank has been rusting up and clogging filters. I found a 953b plastic tank with a different style cap and I cant seem to get it off. The part looks like a Cat 5G3612. Whats the trick on these locking caps? Thanks

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  1. #1RParr2023-02-05 19:12

    I figured it out. There was a broken plastic ring inside the cap. I ground off the top rivets which allows access to the metal part of cap. A bit of heat and a punch got it off.

  2. #2LeakyBoot2023-12-06 09:13

    Are these a vented cap or does the 953C use some sort of different fuel tank vent?

  3. #3RParr2023-12-06 09:50

    Yes, under the main cap, it looks like there is a venting mechanism.