 The LeMans or Monza style gas cap fitted to the 427 S/C Cobra is a quick release cap with a funnel shaped fuel neck to provide for rapid fueling in a pit stop. It has been used in Cobras and other competition oriented cars since the fifties. Quick refuel - yes. Tight seal - no. Never did, still doesn't, as anyone who has autocrossed one can tell you. The streak down the right rear fender says, “I’ve been racing today.” The gas cap adapter is particularly important if you flip your car, which some folks have done. It keeps the fuel from running back out the filler neck and creating a fire hazard. |
Kenny Brown (SP285) has developed a snap-in insert that uses the standard Ford locking (or non-locking) gas cap. It is simple to install. Just push it down into the filler neck until the locking tabs snap into place. Screw on the gas cap and you are done. The Le Mans gas cap continues to function as always and covers the locking gas completely. There are different models for cars up to 565 and cars over 565 so be sure to specify your car number. Newer cars have a gas cap adapter built in at the factory. The kit includes both the adapter and a standard Ford locking gas cap. The Gas Cap Adapter is available from Second Strike. The price is $125.00 including shipping. Order from: Olthoff Racing, Inc. 9850 Mooresville Road Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 704-647-9924 |
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