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February 10, 2012, 03:42:56 PM
Maintenance IssuesSpitfire - GT6Filler cap
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bikesnrovers
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« on: September 08, 2008, 06:37:36 PM »
I have a choice of two filler caps that I had in my parts box. Can anyone tell me which is "period correct" for a 1969 GT6 Mk2? (I hope the pics show - I am using a different host...  Shocked)

I have a preference but would rather go with the correct one.
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1969 GT6 Mk2~With the steering wheel on the proper side!
martin_bisaillon
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 02:20:35 PM »
The cap on the left looks to be the right one for a GT6. At least that's the one I always see on those cars (including mine !!). The cap on the right is similar to the one I have on my TR3A.

Martin


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spitfiresrule
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2008, 03:00:29 AM »
Hi,
The one on the right is pretty much like every one I've seen on most Spitfires, at least the earlier models.   Undecided
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Mitch D. Johnson
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2008, 10:02:25 AM »
I'm not positive, but I think you'll find that the cap on the right -- pre-1970 models -- is "vented," while the cap on the left is a nonvented cap used in conjunction with the evaporative emissions systems on the later cars.
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Mike Logue
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2008, 04:46:54 PM »
My 70 6+ has the one on the left, I am 90% sure it's original.
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bikesnrovers
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2008, 05:11:16 PM »
From all the pictures and information I have been given I am going to use the one on the right. I think that is the original one from the car.

Now I just have to figure out why a PO took off the plastic fan and put on an aluminum one. Ahhhh, the mysteries!

Thanks all!
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