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Title: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Marty73 on December 13, 2020, 12:36:30 PM
I've seen a couple other older posts on here about proper flip top installation, mostly where the gasket goes.

Can someone provide me a sanity check?

Filler Tube/Gasket/fender/trim ring/cap

Or is it

Filler tube/fender/gasket/trim ring/cap

In other words, does the gasket go on the inside or the outside? Seem to me it should go on the outside
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: anlauto on December 13, 2020, 12:43:43 PM
The white foam gasket glues to the filler tube inside the trunk
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Marty73 on December 13, 2020, 12:48:15 PM
Perfect, thanks!
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Rbob on March 23, 2021, 01:18:07 PM
older post but relevant question.

Is there a gasket between the outer trim ring  and paint?

Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: anlauto on March 23, 2021, 01:25:15 PM
Quote from: Rbob on March 23, 2021, 01:18:07 PM
older post but relevant question.

Is there a gasket between the outer trim ring  and paint?

NO, I don't believe so  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: 318Stroker on March 23, 2021, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: anlauto on March 23, 2021, 01:25:15 PM
Quote from: Rbob on March 23, 2021, 01:18:07 PM
older post but relevant question.

Is there a gasket between the outer trim ring  and paint?

NO, I don't believe so  :alan2cents:

That is correct
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Rbob on March 23, 2021, 02:21:33 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: FE5CUDA on March 24, 2021, 07:40:39 AM
No gasket, however, make sure you bend "up" the x4 tabs so the cap doesn't rattle.  The pressure from the tabs keep the ring tight.
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Rbob on March 24, 2021, 08:31:07 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: MoparLeo on March 25, 2021, 12:22:31 PM
Just for the guys who don't know. It is not a cap, but a cap cover. You must have a cap to seal the filler tube or you will have fuel s[pilling out when full. There should be a rubber seal attached to the cover also.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/challenger.cuda/air-.-fuel/gas-caps/standard-.-vented-.-non-vented
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1313&_nkw=Dodge+challenger+flip+top+screws&_sacat=0
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: 318Stroker on March 25, 2021, 12:49:01 PM
Quote from: MoparLeo on March 25, 2021, 12:22:31 PM
Just for the guys who don't know. It is not a cap, but a cap cover. You must have a cap to seal the filler tube or you will have fuel s[pilling out when full. There should be a rubber seal attached to the cover also.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/challenger.cuda/air-.-fuel/gas-caps/standard-.-vented-.-non-vented

I agree that the cover should have an inner rubber seal, but I've seen more without the seal than with it. I bought an NOS cap in the late 70's. and another in the 80's after the first one was stolen, and neither had the rubber seal.

Another hint, use tamper-proof screws to attach the cover. I had my first one attached with 4 phillips screws. Made it real easy for the scumbag thief... :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Flip Top Cap - 73 Challenger
Post by: Rbob on March 25, 2021, 01:26:51 PM
This style fits over a locking type fuel cap: