[MV] 6.2 M1009 CUCV fuel cap.

I don't know of one that is available.

Remember all, this is a wider than normal (non-civy)
fuel filler neck so that you can insert a jet fuel
nozzle for refuling with jet fuel, kerosene, diesel,
etc. what ever is available during the heat of the
battle.
The civy fuel cap for diesels will not fit so it
stands to reason that the aftermarket ones will not
either.
Before ordering you would do well to explain to the
vendor that this is a military truck and give them the
approximate width of the cap/fuel (filler pipe ID)
diameter.
My 1.5 cents worth.
Jim
PS M1009 and all other CUCV caps are the same.



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Ok, I think I have the solution to this problem.

Get one of those pins used typically to secure ball hitches.
They are a chrome plated rod about 1/4 inch diameter, one end has a
partial taper for ease of insertion into a hole, the other end is bent
at a right angle and about an inch or so long.

If you look at the bracket that attach es to the end of the fuel fill
pipe you will see that it is "U" shaped
and has to sheet metal sides.

Position the fuel cap so that the bar grip is horizontal.

Now get a drill bit that will fit inside that "U" (preferably as close
to the diameter of the pin) and rest on the bar grip where it meets the
cap..

Slide the drill bit over so that it hits one side of the "U" and mark.
slide it the other way and mark.
Drill the two holes that you made the mark for that will fit your pin.

Now slip the pin in from the rear threw both holes. Should be easy to
get to from the wheel well if
you have an M1008. Don't know about the M1009.

Once the pin is in place, you shouldn't be able to turn the cap.

Now mark the pin just to the left of the right side. This will be a
hole for a tiny padlock.

Now make a mark just to the right of the left side. This will be for one
of those pins that look like a piece
of tube that has a slit all along one side and is some kind of spring
pin where you drive it into
the hole and it stays there. I just can't remember what you call them.

Now go and get a Tiny padlock and one of those pins.

Drill the appropriate size holes for those .

Put the big pin in place and test to see that the lock fits.

Then drive the little pin in and you are done.

The little pin is just to keep the big pin from coming out all the way.

Hope this helps someone.

Bruce MVPA 23824

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Eric Scott wrote:
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>I wonder how many would be crooks, would recognize
>diesel fuel over gasoline? I bet they would put it
>into there gas powered car. It would be a ironic form
>of justice.
>
>
>[/color]
Too true. Once in a while someone will make a comment along the lines
of "well that lock (alarm, fence, etc) isn't going to keep anyone out if
they want in". But that isn't the point. The point is to make it
harder than a lazy crook wants to bother with when there is easier prey
around.

I also like to think that when a crook enters property that is in ship
shape with all the appropriate things locked up, that they make the
connection that the owner has it together enough to be standing behind
them with a shotgun. I like the idea of the hairs on their back
standing on end. On the other hand, if a property is a mess, a crook
will likely think the owner is just as sloppy in their thinking, and
perhaps get braver in their intentions.

Marty


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