1990 Case 1840 Locking Fuel Cap

[custmblt]

Hey guys need some help. I have a Case 1840 and it has a fuel cap that look a lot like a radiator cap. I have spent the last couple of days trying to locate a locking cap. Does any one know where I could get one? All the parts stores all claimed they did but after several days running from store to store nothing would fit.

1990 Case 1840

 

[Jeepwalker]

That looks about right. It's a simple cap (breathable) like you might find on a car/truck from the 60-70's or a tractor. The cap on mine isn't even THAT fancy (no chrome).

Be aware the tops of most locking fuel caps sold in the US will pretty easily break away with a pliers (by law). But perhaps you can find a foreign made, foreign sold cap that is a lot more robust. Something to check into before you buy anyway. Type "locking tractor fuel cap" into ebay (w/o the quotes) and some foreign caps DO come up.

If nothing else, a locking cap is a good deterant.

 

[custmblt]

Thanks for the info! I ordered a foreign one with a key... Can't thank you enough I was about to just cut off the neck and weld a 2" NTP treaded pipe so I could use a more readily available cap, but this just made my day!!

 

[hosspuller]

An alternative is attach (bolt or weld) a hinged extension that covers the cap to the existing guard. Lock it with a padlock....

 

[Hobbytime]

I have had many friends that went the locking cap way, only to find that when the fuel couldnt be stolen easy they destroyed the cap or just punched a hole in the fuel tank and then f-cked up other stuff on the equipment just to make the point..so be careful what you do, in the end it may cost you alot more than some missing fuel..

 

[custmblt]

I like the guard idea. The stealing of the diesel is not the issue its the vandals that think it's funny to put rocks and dirt in the tank.

 

[Jeepwalker]

Great, no problem. Say, come back after your cap arrives and let us know what you got and how it works.

Cheers

 

[custmblt]

Ok I got the cap and it looks and works great on my Case 1840 Skid steer, see pictures attached. Picked it up from eBay as Jeepwalker has suggested, thanks for all the help!!

 

[Jeepwalker]

Thanks for the followup, good feedback. Yeah, same thing for me ...more worried about someone being stupid with sand or dirt in the fuel. My dad had that happen to him on a tractor and required a motor rebuild. Everytime before using the machine at the start of the day, I pull the cap and have a look. A person would have to go more than out of their way to get contaminants in there and NOT show any debris inside the filler neck. I might get one of those caps too.

 

[custmblt]

So this morning I fueled up and noticed a little slop in the cap when I went to unlock it. I didn't realize that the cap was adjustable in that the tension tabs are easily manipulated to make for a better fit. Just thought I would share that information with you all. Couldn't be happier with the results and would add that because the cap was coming out of country you should expect longer than normal shipping but worth the wait.