justin_o_guy2
Serious Thumper
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What happened?
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East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.
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So, its problee been sitting outside, huhh? Have ya tried drizzling some Kroil in it? How long was it parked? You mite not need a locksmith, put some good penetrant it, Im no fan of WD 40, wintergreen oil is good, Kroil is good, run the key in & out about 150 times in 3 seconds,, dont gouge the tank,, Park it in the sun & let the cap get HOT,With the key in it, let it soak with the key in it, pushing on those little springs. then cool it down with some ice in a rag & let it get hot again,,mess with it,,not just putting the key in & trying to turn it, youve gotta make the cylinders guts loosen up..
Once youve real;ly worked at it, taking care to not twist the key off, of course, If you just cant win, then before you take it to get help, with the key in, wrap a piecew of wood in a towel, lay it on the cap, by the key & lightly slap it with a screwdriver handle,,just sit there & spank on it quickly & lightly.,Let that thing soak a day & cycle it hot & cold with the key in it, give it some vibration & Ill bet it lets go,,
Unless its just the wrong dang cap.,.
& remember, the tabs that lock it are against the lip of the tank, pushing down on the cap while you turn the key makes it a lot easier.
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