Joe,
Gas caps were the subject of a Triumph Technical Service Bulletin (letter
actually):
http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:ANCMnN_1FmUJ:www.tr6world.com/gas_cap.htm
+TR6+technical+service+bulletin+gas+cap&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2
I've copied the text here for convenience:
Dear Triumph Owner:
A few cases have been reported on a certain number of Triumph cars, of the
magnet portion of the das cap becoming detached. Under certain circumstances,
this could present a safety hazard, therefore, it has been decided to recall
any vehicles which are affected.
Inspection of the security or adhesion of the magnet on the filler cap is a
simple matter of trying to prise off the magnet with a hub cap remover
(supplied with each vehicle). Insert the hub cap remover under the magnet
adjacent to the hinge point of the lid, and apply as much force as possible
without causing the body panel to become distorted (see illustration #1)
.
Illustration Number 1
In the event that the magnet has become detached, it is necessary that the cap
only be replaced; and any Triumph dealer will perform this simple job for you
without charge. The cap is readily changed by removal of the hinge pin, and
reinsertion of the new pin to secure the new cap.
TR-250 and TR-6 Only
It is additionally necessary to be certain that the hinge is lined up at an
approximate 450 to the fore ;and aft center line of the car, so as to minimize
the possibility of its flying open on impact, (see illustration #2). The
alignment of the filler cap applies only to the Triumph TR-250 and TR-6, and
is not applicable to GT-6+ cars, since the gas cap of this model is side
mounted. Realignment of the hinge is accomplished by slackening off the clamps
on the neck of the filler cap to permit rotation of the filler cap assembly.
Copies of these instructions have been circulated to all Triumph dealers in
the form of a service bulletin. The replacement filler cap, Part # 576468 and
Hinge Pin, Part #575000 are available to the dealer network. Therefore, in the
interest of safety, please take advantage of the opportunity to have this
matter checked. At the time of completion, please sign in the space provided,
detached and hand to your dealer.
Illustration Number 2
Steve Rudnicki
CF30348U
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:56:27 -0500
From: "Joseph Grant" <z28quetzal@mindspring.com>
Subject: Trick question...
In what direction does the gas cap go? Does the hinge face the passenger's
side or the driver's side? It cannot face the back of the car because the
trunk lid will bang on it. Do direction does yours face?
In other words when you pull up to the pump, do you have the pump on the
driver's side, or passenger's side?
Joe
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