Non-Locking Fuel Cap?

[HamishTHaggis]

Good day all, hoping someone can help. I picked up a 1979 bobber project half-done last August and just finished the project - total engine rebuild, complete rewire, the whole nine. Photos coming soon, as soon as the last remaining part arrives (swapping out original gauges). In the process I stripped off the original ignition switch and replaced the fusebox with motogadget m.unit, so I'm using my phone as the key effectively. As a result, I'd prefer not to still have to carry a keychain for the fuel tank.

Anybody happen to know of a non-locking replacement fuel cap replacement? Photos attached of the current fitting - I believe (but am not 100% certain) that it is the original.

 

[JesseeS]

Not sure of any non locking caps, but you could always take apart the lock mechanism and remove all the teeth inside and then put it back together. I did that and any key that fits, or flathead, or nickel opens the gas cap

 

[jetmechmarty]

There is a little slide at the front of the lock under the cap. You could weld a tab to that with a 90 degree bend. Then you’ll just have to push a button at the front of the cap. It’s a Pamco Pete modification and I don’t know if he put it on this or another forum.