CAP GAS TANK FORD SMALL EARLY TYPE
Petrol tank cap small early type
For narrow filler neck with F-script
Reproduction of the early petrol tank cap for Ford GPW with small (narrow) filler neck. This cap was produced until early 1943 and is recognisable by the narrow 2 7/8 inch opening and characteristic F-script marking.
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Type Small early type (small mouth) |
Diameter 2 7/8 inch |
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Period SOP - early 1943 |
Complete Rubber gasket, chain and clip |
Features
- Small (narrow) filler neck opening 2 7/8 inch
- Early production type until early 1943
- Suitable for tanks with F-script marking
- Internal rubber gasket for proper seal
- Complete with retaining chain and clip
★ Correct reproduction of the early tank cap as used on Ford GPW until the production changeover in early 1943.
Application
Used on all Ford GPW from start of production (SOP) until November 1942. Also fits Willys MB models from the same period, provided they have the small filler neck with F-script marking.
Installation notes
The cap fits exclusively on the early petrol tank with narrow (small mouth) filler neck. Not compatible with the later wide filler neck introduced from 1943. Please verify that your tank has the correct narrow opening before ordering.
Compatibility
PLEASE NOTE: This is exclusively the early version. From 1943 onwards, production changed to a larger tank cap with wide filler neck (large/wide mouth). Check which type of filler neck your vehicle has - early jeeps until approximately early 1942 have the narrow neck, later production has the wide neck.
Historical context
Ford produced the GPW under licence from Willys and marked virtually every component with their characteristic F-script, including the petrol tank and tank cap. In early 1943, production was changed to a wider filler neck for easier refuelling.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
